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Add 25/32 and 30/12

1st number: 25/32, 2nd number: 2 6/12

25/32 + 30/12 is 105/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    25/32 = 25 × 3/32 × 3 = 75/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/96 + 240/96 = 75 + 240/96 = 315/96
  5. 315/96 simplified gives 105/32
  6. So, 25/32 + 30/12 = 105/32
    In mixed form: 39/32

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