Add 32/14 and 2/12
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 2/12
32/14 + 2/12 is 103/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
32/14 = 32 × 6/14 × 6 = 192/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
2/12 = 2 × 7/12 × 7 = 14/84 - Add the two like fractions:
192/84 + 14/84 = 192 + 14/84 = 206/84 - 206/84 simplified gives 103/42
- So, 32/14 + 2/12 = 103/42
In mixed form: 219/42
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