Add 2/24 and 63/32
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 31/32
2/24 + 63/32 is 197/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96 - Add the two like fractions:
8/96 + 189/96 = 8 + 189/96 = 197/96 - So, 2/24 + 63/32 = 197/96
In mixed form: 25/96
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