Add 9/12 and 5/32
9/12 + 5/32 is 29/32.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 8/12 × 8 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 15/96 = 72 + 15/96 = 87/96 - 87/96 simplified gives 29/32
- So, 9/12 + 5/32 = 29/32
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