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Add 12/4 and 1/24

1^st number: 3 0/4, 2^nd number: 1/24

12/4 + 1/24 is 73/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
   12/4 = 12 × 6/4 × 6 = 72/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   1/24 = 1 × 1/24 × 1 = 1/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/24 + 1/24 = 72 + 1/24 = 73/24
5. So, 12/4 + 1/24 = 73/24
   In mixed form: 31/24

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