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Add 24/28 and 12/32

24/28 + 12/32 is 69/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    24/28 = 24 × 8/28 × 8 = 192/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    12/32 = 12 × 7/32 × 7 = 84/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/224 + 84/224 = 192 + 84/224 = 276/224
  5. 276/224 simplified gives 69/56
  6. So, 24/28 + 12/32 = 69/56
    In mixed form: 113/56

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