Add 6/12 and 21/32
6/12 + 21/32 is 37/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 63/96 = 48 + 63/96 = 111/96 - 111/96 simplified gives 37/32
- So, 6/12 + 21/32 = 37/32
In mixed form: 15/32
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