Add 6/32 and 8/12
6/32 + 8/12 is 41/48.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 64/96 = 18 + 64/96 = 82/96 - 82/96 simplified gives 41/48
- So, 6/32 + 8/12 = 41/48
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