Add 2/32 and 5/24
2/32 + 5/24 is 13/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
5/24 = 5 × 4/24 × 4 = 20/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 20/96 = 6 + 20/96 = 26/96 - 26/96 simplified gives 13/48
- So, 2/32 + 5/24 = 13/48
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