Add 32/40 and 28/12
1st number: 32/40, 2nd number: 2 4/12
32/40 + 28/12 is 47/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
28/12 = 28 × 10/12 × 10 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 280/120 = 96 + 280/120 = 376/120 - 376/120 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 32/40 + 28/12 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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