Add 32/6 and 7/12
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 7/12
326 + 712 is 7112.
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,
326 = 32 × 26 × 2 = 6412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Add the two like fractions:
6412 + 712 = 64 + 712 = 7112 - So, 32/6 + 7/12 = 71/12
In mixed form: 51112
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