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Add 32/24 and 14/12

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

32/24 + 14/12 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    32/24 = 32 × 1/24 × 1 = 32/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    14/12 = 14 × 2/12 × 2 = 28/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/24 + 28/24 = 32 + 28/24 = 60/24
  5. 60/24 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 32/24 + 14/12 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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