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Add 35/32 and 12/36

1st number: 1 3/32, 2nd number: 12/36

35/32 + 12/36 is 137/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    12/36 = 12 × 8/36 × 8 = 96/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/288 + 96/288 = 315 + 96/288 = 411/288
  5. 411/288 simplified gives 137/96
  6. So, 35/32 + 12/36 = 137/96
    In mixed form: 141/96

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