Add 2/32 and 9/24
2/32 + 9/24 is 7/16.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 36/96 = 6 + 36/96 = 42/96 - 42/96 simplified gives 7/16
- So, 2/32 + 9/24 = 7/16
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