Add 32/3 and 1/12
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 1/12
323 + 112 is 434.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
323 = 32 × 43 × 4 = 12812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
112 = 1 × 112 × 1 = 112 - Add the two like fractions:
12812 + 112 = 128 + 112 = 12912 - 129/12 simplified gives 434
- So, 32/3 + 1/12 = 43/4
In mixed form: 1034
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