Add 32/12 and 12/18
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 12/18
32/12 + 12/18 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
32/12 = 32 × 3/12 × 3 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
12/18 = 12 × 2/18 × 2 = 24/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 24/36 = 96 + 24/36 = 120/36 - 120/36 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 32/12 + 12/18 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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