Add 32/16 and 9/12
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 9/12
32/16 + 9/12 is 11/4.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 36/48 = 96 + 36/48 = 132/48 - 132/48 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 32/16 + 9/12 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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