Add 32/6 and 12/36, Solve 5 2/6 + 12/36 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 12/36

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 12/36

32/6 + 12/36 is 17/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
32/6 = 32 × 6/6 × 6 = 192/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36
Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 12/36 = 192 + 12/36 = 204/36
204/36 simplified gives 17/3
So, 32/6 + 12/36 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3

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