Add 18/32 and 4/12
18/32 + 4/12 is 43/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96 - Add the two like fractions:
54/96 + 32/96 = 54 + 32/96 = 86/96 - 86/96 simplified gives 43/48
- So, 18/32 + 4/12 = 43/48
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