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Add 32/4 and 42/12

1st number: 8 0/4, 2nd number: 3 6/12

32/4 + 42/12 is 23/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    32/4 = 32 × 3/4 × 3 = 96/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/12 + 42/12 = 96 + 42/12 = 138/12
  5. 138/12 simplified gives 23/2
  6. So, 32/4 + 42/12 = 23/2
    In mixed form: 111/2

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