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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
12/36 = 12 × 8/36 × 8 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
315/288 + 96/288 = 315 + 96/288 = 411/288 - 411/288 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 35/32 + 12/36 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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