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Add 32/12 and 36/45

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 36/45

32/12 + 36/45 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    32/12 = 32 × 15/12 × 15 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/180 + 144/180 = 480 + 144/180 = 624/180
  5. 624/180 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 32/12 + 36/45 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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