Add 32/12 and 63/24
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2 15/24
32/12 + 63/24 is 127/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
32/12 = 32 × 2/12 × 2 = 64/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
63/24 = 63 × 1/24 × 1 = 63/24 - Add the two like fractions:
64/24 + 63/24 = 64 + 63/24 = 127/24 - So, 32/12 + 63/24 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24
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