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Add 6/12 and 4/32

6/12 + 4/32 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/96 + 12/96 = 48 + 12/96 = 60/96
5. 60/96 simplified gives 5/8
6. So, 6/12 + 4/32 = 5/8

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