Add 32/8 and 4/12
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 4/12
32/8 + 4/12 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
32/8 = 32 × 3/8 × 3 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
96/24 + 8/24 = 96 + 8/24 = 104/24 - 104/24 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 32/8 + 4/12 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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