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Add 32/12 and 54/24

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 2 6/24

32/12 + 54/24 is 59/12.

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,
    54/24 = 54 × 1/24 × 1 = 54/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/24 + 54/24 = 64 + 54/24 = 118/24
  5. 118/24 simplified gives 59/12
  6. So, 32/12 + 54/24 = 59/12
    In mixed form: 411/12

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