Add 12/5 and 32/36
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 32/36
12/5 + 32/36 is 148/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
12/5 = 12 × 36/5 × 36 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
32/36 = 32 × 5/36 × 5 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 160/180 = 432 + 160/180 = 592/180 - 592/180 simplified gives 148/45
- So, 12/5 + 32/36 = 148/45
In mixed form: 313/45
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