Add 32/28 and 15/12
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 3/12
32/28 + 15/12 is 67/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
32/28 = 32 × 3/28 × 3 = 96/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
15/12 = 15 × 7/12 × 7 = 105/84 - Add the two like fractions:
96/84 + 105/84 = 96 + 105/84 = 201/84 - 201/84 simplified gives 67/28
- So, 32/28 + 15/12 = 67/28
In mixed form: 211/28
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