Add 72/32 and 7/12
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 7/12
72/32 + 7/12 is 17/6.
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,
72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
7/12 = 7 × 8/12 × 8 = 56/96 - Add the two like fractions:
216/96 + 56/96 = 216 + 56/96 = 272/96 - 272/96 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 72/32 + 7/12 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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