Add 6/2 and 12/32
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 12/32
6/2 + 12/32 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
6/2 = 6 × 16/2 × 16 = 96/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32 - Add the two like fractions:
96/32 + 12/32 = 96 + 12/32 = 108/32 - 108/32 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 6/2 + 12/32 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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