Add 54/32 and 1/12
1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 1/12
54/32 + 1/12 is 85/48.
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,
54/32 = 54 × 3/32 × 3 = 162/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
1/12 = 1 × 8/12 × 8 = 8/96 - Add the two like fractions:
162/96 + 8/96 = 162 + 8/96 = 170/96 - 170/96 simplified gives 85/48
- So, 54/32 + 1/12 = 85/48
In mixed form: 137/48
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