Add 12/32 and 9/3
1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 3 0/3
12/32 + 9/3 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 3 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
9/3 = 9 × 32/3 × 32 = 288/96 - Add the two like fractions:
36/96 + 288/96 = 36 + 288/96 = 324/96 - 324/96 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 12/32 + 9/3 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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