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Add 2/32 and 4/12

2/32 + 4/12 is 19/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    4/12 = 4 × 8/12 × 8 = 32/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/96 + 32/96 = 6 + 32/96 = 38/96
  5. 38/96 simplified gives 19/48
  6. So, 2/32 + 4/12 = 19/48

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