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Add 24/2 and 72/32

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 2 8/32

24/2 + 72/32 is 57/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    24/2 = 24 × 16/2 × 16 = 384/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    72/32 = 72 × 1/32 × 1 = 72/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/32 + 72/32 = 384 + 72/32 = 456/32
  5. 456/32 simplified gives 57/4
  6. So, 24/2 + 72/32 = 57/4
    In mixed form: 141/4

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