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Add 2/4 and 3/32

2/4 + 3/32 is 19/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    2/4 = 2 × 8/4 × 8 = 16/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/32 + 3/32 = 16 + 3/32 = 19/32
  5. So, 2/4 + 3/32 = 19/32

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