Add 32/12 and 21/36
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 21/36
32/12 + 21/36 is 13/4.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 1/36 × 1 = 21/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 21/36 = 96 + 21/36 = 117/36 - 117/36 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 32/12 + 21/36 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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