Add 32/36 and 15/12
1st number: 32/36, 2nd number: 1 3/12
32/36 + 15/12 is 77/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
32/36 = 32 × 1/36 × 1 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36 - Add the two like fractions:
32/36 + 45/36 = 32 + 45/36 = 77/36 - So, 32/36 + 15/12 = 77/36
In mixed form: 25/36
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