Add 32/12 and 2/36
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2/36
32/12 + 2/36 is 49/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 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 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 2/36 = 96 + 2/36 = 98/36 - 98/36 simplified gives 49/18
- So, 32/12 + 2/36 = 49/18
In mixed form: 213/18
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