Add 30/12 and 20/32, Solve 2 6/12 + 20/32 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 20/32

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 20/32

30/12 + 20/32 is 25/8.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
20/32 = 20 × 3/32 × 3 = 60/96
Add the two like fractions:
240/96 + 60/96 = 240 + 60/96 = 300/96
300/96 simplified gives 25/8
So, 30/12 + 20/32 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8

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