Add 32/3 and 2/12
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 2/12
32/3 + 2/12 is 65/6.
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,
32/3 = 32 × 4/3 × 4 = 128/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Add the two like fractions:
128/12 + 2/12 = 128 + 2/12 = 130/12 - 130/12 simplified gives 65/6
- So, 32/3 + 2/12 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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