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Add 6/12 and 21/32

6/12 + 21/32 is 37/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/96 + 63/96 = 48 + 63/96 = 111/96
  5. 111/96 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 6/12 + 21/32 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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