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Add 24/12 and 14/6

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

24/12 + 14/6 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   24/12 = 24 × 1/12 × 1 = 24/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/12 + 28/12 = 24 + 28/12 = 52/12
5. 52/12 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 24/12 + 14/6 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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