Add 8/32 and 12/36
8/32 + 12/36 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
12/36 = 12 × 8/36 × 8 = 96/288 - Add the two like fractions:
72/288 + 96/288 = 72 + 96/288 = 168/288 - 168/288 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 8/32 + 12/36 = 7/12
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