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Add 24/32 and 21/36

24/32 + 21/36 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    21/36 = 21 × 8/36 × 8 = 168/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/288 + 168/288 = 216 + 168/288 = 384/288
  5. 384/288 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 24/32 + 21/36 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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