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Add 24/12 and 12/32

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 12/32

24/12 + 12/32 is 19/8.

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,
    24/12 = 24 × 8/12 × 8 = 192/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/96 + 36/96 = 192 + 36/96 = 228/96
  5. 228/96 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 24/12 + 12/32 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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