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Add 10/24 and 24/32

10/24 + 24/32 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    10/24 = 10 × 4/24 × 4 = 40/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/96 + 72/96 = 40 + 72/96 = 112/96
  5. 112/96 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 10/24 + 24/32 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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