Add 70/12 and 5/32
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 5/32
70/12 + 5/32 is 575/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Add the two like fractions:
560/96 + 15/96 = 560 + 15/96 = 575/96 - So, 70/12 + 5/32 = 575/96
In mixed form: 595/96
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