Add 12/8 and 32/3
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 10 2/3
12/8 + 32/3 is 73/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
32/3 = 32 × 8/3 × 8 = 256/24 - Add the two like fractions:
36/24 + 256/24 = 36 + 256/24 = 292/24 - 292/24 simplified gives 73/6
- So, 12/8 + 32/3 = 73/6
In mixed form: 121/6
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