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Add 28/12 and 18/32

1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 18/32

28/12 + 18/32 is 139/48.

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,
    28/12 = 28 × 8/12 × 8 = 224/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/96 + 54/96 = 224 + 54/96 = 278/96
  5. 278/96 simplified gives 139/48
  6. So, 28/12 + 18/32 = 139/48
    In mixed form: 243/48

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