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Add 12/32 and 9/8

1st number: 12/32, 2nd number: 1 1/8

12/32 + 9/8 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    9/8 = 9 × 4/8 × 4 = 36/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/32 + 36/32 = 12 + 36/32 = 48/32
  5. 48/32 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 12/32 + 9/8 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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