Add 36/32 and 6/12
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 6/12
36/32 + 6/12 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
36/32 = 36 × 3/32 × 3 = 108/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96 - Add the two like fractions:
108/96 + 48/96 = 108 + 48/96 = 156/96 - 156/96 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 36/32 + 6/12 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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