Add 2/12 and 36/32
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 4/32
2/12 + 36/32 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
36/32 = 36 × 3/32 × 3 = 108/96 - Add the two like fractions:
16/96 + 108/96 = 16 + 108/96 = 124/96 - 124/96 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 2/12 + 36/32 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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