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Add 24/32 and 14/6

1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 2 2/6

24/32 + 14/6 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    14/6 = 14 × 16/6 × 16 = 224/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/96 + 224/96 = 72 + 224/96 = 296/96
  5. 296/96 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 24/32 + 14/6 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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