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Add 24/32 and 20/16

1^st number: 24/32, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

24/32 + 20/16 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   24/32 = 24 × 1/32 × 1 = 24/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
   20/16 = 20 × 2/16 × 2 = 40/32
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/32 + 40/32 = 24 + 40/32 = 64/32
5. 64/32 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 24/32 + 20/16 = 2/1

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