Add 36/12 and 1/32
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1/32
36/12 + 1/32 is 97/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
36/12 = 36 × 8/12 × 8 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 3/96 = 288 + 3/96 = 291/96 - 291/96 simplified gives 97/32
- So, 36/12 + 1/32 = 97/32
In mixed form: 31/32
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