Add 32/24 and 15/12
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 1 3/12
32/24 + 15/12 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
32/24 = 32 × 1/24 × 1 = 32/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
15/12 = 15 × 2/12 × 2 = 30/24 - Add the two like fractions:
32/24 + 30/24 = 32 + 30/24 = 62/24 - 62/24 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 32/24 + 15/12 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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