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Add 5/32 and 28/12

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 2 4/12

5/32 + 28/12 is 239/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    28/12 = 28 × 8/12 × 8 = 224/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/96 + 224/96 = 15 + 224/96 = 239/96
  5. So, 5/32 + 28/12 = 239/96
    In mixed form: 247/96

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