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Add 5/32 and 3/12

5/32 + 3/12 is 13/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/96 + 24/96 = 15 + 24/96 = 39/96
  5. 39/96 simplified gives 13/32
  6. So, 5/32 + 3/12 = 13/32

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