Add 7/8 and 12/32
7/8 + 12/32 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
7/8 = 7 × 4/8 × 4 = 28/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32 - Add the two like fractions:
28/32 + 12/32 = 28 + 12/32 = 40/32 - 40/32 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 7/8 + 12/32 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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