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Add 6/12 and 9/32

6/12 + 9/32 is 25/32.

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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,
   9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/96 + 27/96 = 48 + 27/96 = 75/96
5. 75/96 simplified gives 25/32
6. So, 6/12 + 9/32 = 25/32

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