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Add 10/75 and 24/32

10/75 + 24/32 is 53/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    10/75 = 10 × 32/75 × 32 = 320/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    24/32 = 24 × 75/32 × 75 = 1800/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2400 + 1800/2400 = 320 + 1800/2400 = 2120/2400
  5. 2120/2400 simplified gives 53/60
  6. So, 10/75 + 24/32 = 53/60

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