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Add 24/5 and 12/32

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 12/32

24/5 + 12/32 is 207/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    24/5 = 24 × 32/5 × 32 = 768/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    12/32 = 12 × 5/32 × 5 = 60/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/160 + 60/160 = 768 + 60/160 = 828/160
  5. 828/160 simplified gives 207/40
  6. So, 24/5 + 12/32 = 207/40
    In mixed form: 57/40

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