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Add 24/2 and 12/32

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

24/2 + 12/32 is 99/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    24/2 = 24 × 16/2 × 16 = 384/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32
  4. Add the two fractions:
    384/32 + 12/32 = 384 + 12/32 = 396/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/8
  6. In mixed form: 123/8

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