Add 42/12 and 9/32
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 9/32
42/12 + 9/32 is 121/32.
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,
42/12 = 42 × 8/12 × 8 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 27/96 = 336 + 27/96 = 363/96 - 363/96 simplified gives 121/32
- So, 42/12 + 9/32 = 121/32
In mixed form: 325/32
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