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