Add 3/8 and 12/36
3/8 + 12/36 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
3/8 = 3 × 9/8 × 9 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
12/36 = 12 × 2/36 × 2 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
27/72 + 24/72 = 27 + 24/72 = 51/72 - 51/72 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 3/8 + 12/36 = 17/24
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