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Add 24/32 and 12/75

24/32 + 12/75 is 91/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    24/32 = 24 × 75/32 × 75 = 1800/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    12/75 = 12 × 32/75 × 32 = 384/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/2400 + 384/2400 = 1800 + 384/2400 = 2184/2400
  5. 2184/2400 simplified gives 91/100
  6. So, 24/32 + 12/75 = 91/100

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