Add 32/3 and 49/4
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 12 1/4
32/3 + 49/4 is 275/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 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 4 × 3 = 12,
49/4 = 49 × 3/4 × 3 = 147/12 - Add the two like fractions:
128/12 + 147/12 = 128 + 147/12 = 275/12 - So, 32/3 + 49/4 = 275/12
In mixed form: 2211/12
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