Add 32/12 and 70/5
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 14 0/5
32/12 + 70/5 is 50/3.
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,
70/5 = 70 × 12/5 × 12 = 840/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 840/60 = 160 + 840/60 = 1000/60 - 1000/60 simplified gives 50/3
- So, 32/12 + 70/5 = 50/3
In mixed form: 162/3
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