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Add 32/8 and 70/12

1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 5 10/12

32/8 + 70/12 is 59/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 12 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    32/8 = 32 × 3/8 × 3 = 96/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    70/12 = 70 × 2/12 × 2 = 140/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/24 + 140/24 = 96 + 140/24 = 236/24
  5. 236/24 simplified gives 59/6
  6. So, 32/8 + 70/12 = 59/6
    In mixed form: 95/6

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