Add 32/12 and 63/16
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 3 15/16
32/12 + 63/16 is 317/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
32/12 = 32 × 4/12 × 4 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48 - Add the two like fractions:
128/48 + 189/48 = 128 + 189/48 = 317/48 - So, 32/12 + 63/16 = 317/48
In mixed form: 629/48
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