Add 32/12 and 42/72
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 42/72
32/12 + 42/72 is 13/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
32/12 = 32 × 6/12 × 6 = 192/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
42/72 = 42 × 1/72 × 1 = 42/72 - Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 42/72 = 192 + 42/72 = 234/72 - 234/72 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 32/12 + 42/72 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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