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Add 5/12 and 7/32

5/12 + 7/32 is 61/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    5/12 = 5 × 8/12 × 8 = 40/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/96 + 21/96 = 40 + 21/96 = 61/96
  5. So, 5/12 + 7/32 = 61/96

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