Add 3/32 and 1/12
3/32 + 1/12 is 17/96.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96 - Add the two like fractions:
9/96 + 8/96 = 9 + 8/96 = 17/96 - So, 3/32 + 1/12 = 17/96
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