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Add 18/32 and 21/12

1st number: 18/32, 2nd number: 1 9/12

18/32 + 21/12 is 37/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/96 + 168/96 = 54 + 168/96 = 222/96
  5. 222/96 simplified gives 37/16
  6. So, 18/32 + 21/12 = 37/16
    In mixed form: 25/16

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