Add 24/32 and 21/36
24/32 + 21/36 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
21/36 = 21 × 8/36 × 8 = 168/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 168/288 = 216 + 168/288 = 384/288 - 384/288 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 24/32 + 21/36 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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