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Add 32/12 and 14/24

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 14/24

32/12 + 14/24 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    32/12 = 32 × 2/12 × 2 = 64/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/24 + 14/24 = 64 + 14/24 = 78/24
  5. 78/24 simplified gives 13/4
  6. So, 32/12 + 14/24 = 13/4
    In mixed form: 31/4

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