Add 5/32 and 2/12
5/32 + 2/12 is 31/96.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 16/96 = 15 + 16/96 = 31/96 - So, 5/32 + 2/12 = 31/96
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