Add 32/6 and 5/12
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 5/12
32/6 + 5/12 is 23/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
32/6 = 32 × 2/6 × 2 = 64/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12 - Add the two like fractions:
64/12 + 5/12 = 64 + 5/12 = 69/12 - 69/12 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 32/6 + 5/12 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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