Add 12/8 and 32/18
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 1 14/18
12/8 + 32/18 is 59/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
32/18 = 32 × 4/18 × 4 = 128/72 - Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 128/72 = 108 + 128/72 = 236/72 - 236/72 simplified gives 59/18
- So, 12/8 + 32/18 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18
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