Add 56/32 and 2/12
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 2/12
56/32 + 2/12 is 23/12.
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,
56/32 = 56 × 3/32 × 3 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 16/96 = 168 + 16/96 = 184/96 - 184/96 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 56/32 + 2/12 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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