Add 2/32 and 84/24
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 3 12/24
2/32 + 84/24 is 57/16.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 4/24 × 4 = 336/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 336/96 = 6 + 336/96 = 342/96 - 342/96 simplified gives 57/16
- So, 2/32 + 84/24 = 57/16
In mixed form: 39/16
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