Add 24/3 and 2/32, Solve 8 0/3 + 2/32 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 2/32

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/32

24/3 + 2/32 is 129/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
24/3 = 24 × 32/3 × 32 = 768/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96
Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 6/96 = 768 + 6/96 = 774/96
774/96 simplified gives 129/16
So, 24/3 + 2/32 = 129/16
In mixed form: 81/16

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