Add 32/12 and 18/5
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 3 3/5
32/12 + 18/5 is 94/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
32/12 = 32 × 5/12 × 5 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 216/60 = 160 + 216/60 = 376/60 - 376/60 simplified gives 94/15
- So, 32/12 + 18/5 = 94/15
In mixed form: 64/15
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