Add 32/12 and 35/5
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 7 0/5
32/12 + 35/5 is 29/3.
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,
35/5 = 35 × 12/5 × 12 = 420/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 420/60 = 160 + 420/60 = 580/60 - 580/60 simplified gives 29/3
- So, 32/12 + 35/5 = 29/3
In mixed form: 92/3
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