Add 32/12 and 12/21
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 12/21
32/12 + 12/21 is 68/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
32/12 = 32 × 7/12 × 7 = 224/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
224/84 + 48/84 = 224 + 48/84 = 272/84 - 272/84 simplified gives 68/21
- So, 32/12 + 12/21 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21
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