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Add 24/12 and 45/32

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

24/12 + 45/32 is 109/32.

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,
   45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/96 + 135/96 = 192 + 135/96 = 327/96
5. 327/96 simplified gives 109/32
6. So, 24/12 + 45/32 = 109/32
   In mixed form: 313/32

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