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Add 63/12 and 5/32

1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 5/32

63/12 + 5/32 is 173/32.

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,
    63/12 = 63 × 8/12 × 8 = 504/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/96 + 15/96 = 504 + 15/96 = 519/96
  5. 519/96 simplified gives 173/32
  6. So, 63/12 + 5/32 = 173/32
    In mixed form: 513/32

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