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Add 32/72 and 4/12

32/72 + 4/12 is 7/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 12 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    4/12 = 4 × 6/12 × 6 = 24/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/72 + 24/72 = 32 + 24/72 = 56/72
  5. 56/72 simplified gives 7/9
  6. So, 32/72 + 4/12 = 7/9

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