Add 6/32 and 27/12
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 2 3/12
6/32 + 27/12 is 39/16.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
27/12 = 27 × 8/12 × 8 = 216/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 216/96 = 18 + 216/96 = 234/96 - 234/96 simplified gives 39/16
- So, 6/32 + 27/12 = 39/16
In mixed form: 27/16
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