Add 32/2 and 42/12
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 3 6/12
32/2 + 42/12 is 39/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
32/2 = 32 × 6/2 × 6 = 192/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12 - Add the two like fractions:
192/12 + 42/12 = 192 + 42/12 = 234/12 - 234/12 simplified gives 39/2
- So, 32/2 + 42/12 = 39/2
In mixed form: 191/2
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