Add 5/32 and 12/18
5/32 + 12/18 is 79/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
5/32 = 5 × 9/32 × 9 = 45/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
12/18 = 12 × 16/18 × 16 = 192/288 - Add the two like fractions:
45/288 + 192/288 = 45 + 192/288 = 237/288 - 237/288 simplified gives 79/96
- So, 5/32 + 12/18 = 79/96
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