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Add 32/12 and 84/3

1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 28 0/3

32/12 + 84/3 is 92/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    32/12 = 32 × 1/12 × 1 = 32/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    84/3 = 84 × 4/3 × 4 = 336/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/12 + 336/12 = 32 + 336/12 = 368/12
  5. 368/12 simplified gives 92/3
  6. So, 32/12 + 84/3 = 92/3
    In mixed form: 302/3

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