Add 5/32 and 36/12
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 3 0/12
5/32 + 36/12 is 101/32.
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,
36/12 = 36 × 8/12 × 8 = 288/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 288/96 = 15 + 288/96 = 303/96 - 303/96 simplified gives 101/32
- So, 5/32 + 36/12 = 101/32
In mixed form: 35/32
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