Add 5/9 and 12/32
5/9 + 12/32 is 67/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
5/9 = 5 × 32/9 × 32 = 160/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
12/32 = 12 × 9/32 × 9 = 108/288 - Add the two like fractions:
160/288 + 108/288 = 160 + 108/288 = 268/288 - 268/288 simplified gives 67/72
- So, 5/9 + 12/32 = 67/72
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