Add 75/12 and 9/32
1st number: 6 3/12, 2nd number: 9/32
75/12 + 9/32 is 209/32.
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,
75/12 = 75 × 8/12 × 8 = 600/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
600/96 + 27/96 = 600 + 27/96 = 627/96 - 627/96 simplified gives 209/32
- So, 75/12 + 9/32 = 209/32
In mixed form: 617/32
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