Add 32/72 and 98/12, Solve 32/72 + 8 2/12 as a fraction

Add 32/72 and 98/12

1^st number: 32/72, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

32/72 + 98/12 is 155/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
98/12 = 98 × 6/12 × 6 = 588/72
Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 588/72 = 32 + 588/72 = 620/72
620/72 simplified gives 155/18
So, 32/72 + 98/12 = 155/18
In mixed form: 811/18

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