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Add 32/3 and 7/12

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 7/12

32/3 + 7/12 is 45/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    32/3 = 32 × 4/3 × 4 = 128/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/12 + 7/12 = 128 + 7/12 = 135/12
  5. 135/12 simplified gives 45/4
  6. So, 32/3 + 7/12 = 45/4
    In mixed form: 111/4

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