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Add 10/32 and 20/24

10/32 + 20/24 is 55/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/96 + 80/96 = 30 + 80/96 = 110/96
  5. 110/96 simplified gives 55/48
  6. So, 10/32 + 20/24 = 55/48
    In mixed form: 17/48

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