Add 12/6 and 28/32
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 28/32
126 + 2832 is 238.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
126 = 12 × 166 × 16 = 19296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2832 = 28 × 332 × 3 = 8496 - Add the two like fractions:
19296 + 8496 = 192 + 8496 = 27696 - 276/96 simplified gives 238
- So, 12/6 + 28/32 = 23/8
In mixed form: 278
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