Add 9/32 and 50/12
1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 4 2/12
9/32 + 50/12 is 427/96.
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,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
50/12 = 50 × 8/12 × 8 = 400/96 - Add the two like fractions:
27/96 + 400/96 = 27 + 400/96 = 427/96 - So, 9/32 + 50/12 = 427/96
In mixed form: 443/96
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