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Add 2/24 and 9/32

2/24 + 9/32 is 35/96.

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,
    2/24 = 2 × 4/24 × 4 = 8/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/96 + 27/96 = 8 + 27/96 = 35/96
  5. So, 2/24 + 9/32 = 35/96

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