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Add 2/12 and 9/32

2/12 + 9/32 is 43/96.

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,
    2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/96 + 27/96 = 16 + 27/96 = 43/96
  5. So, 2/12 + 9/32 = 43/96

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