Add 32/16 and 8/12
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 8/12
32/16 + 8/12 is 8/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
32/16 = 32 × 3/16 × 3 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 32/48 = 96 + 32/48 = 128/48 - 128/48 simplified gives 8/3
- So, 32/16 + 8/12 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3
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