Add 3/6 and 12/32
3/6 + 12/32 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 36/96 = 48 + 36/96 = 84/96 - 84/96 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 3/6 + 12/32 = 7/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 3/6+24/32 3/12+12/32 3/6+12/64 9/6+12/32 3/6+36/32 3/18+12/32 3/6+12/96 15/6+12/32 3/6+60/32 3/30+12/32 21/6+12/32 3/6+84/32 3/42+12/32