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Add 10/12 and 24/32

10/12 + 24/32 is 19/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    10/12 = 10 × 8/12 × 8 = 80/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/96 + 72/96 = 80 + 72/96 = 152/96
  5. 152/96 simplified gives 19/12
  6. So, 10/12 + 24/32 = 19/12
    In mixed form: 17/12

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