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Add 3/12 and 3/32

3/12 + 3/32 is 11/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/96 + 9/96 = 24 + 9/96 = 33/96
  5. 33/96 simplified gives 11/32
  6. So, 3/12 + 3/32 = 11/32

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