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Add 84/2 and 12/32

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 12/32

84/2 + 12/32 is 339/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    84/2 = 84 × 16/2 × 16 = 1344/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    12/32 = 12 × 1/32 × 1 = 12/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/32 + 12/32 = 1344 + 12/32 = 1356/32
  5. 1356/32 simplified gives 339/8
  6. So, 84/2 + 12/32 = 339/8
    In mixed form: 423/8

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