Add 24/12 and 24/32, Solve 2 0/12 + 24/32 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 24/32

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 24/32

24/12 + 24/32 is 11/4.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
24/12 = 24 × 8/12 × 8 = 192/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 72/96 = 192 + 72/96 = 264/96
264/96 simplified gives 11/4
So, 24/12 + 24/32 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4

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