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Add 24/32 and 12/5

1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 2 2/5

24/32 + 12/5 is 63/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    24/32 = 24 × 5/32 × 5 = 120/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    12/5 = 12 × 32/5 × 32 = 384/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/160 + 384/160 = 120 + 384/160 = 504/160
  5. 504/160 simplified gives 63/20
  6. So, 24/32 + 12/5 = 63/20
    In mixed form: 33/20

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