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Add 24/32 and 21/54

24/32 + 21/54 is 41/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 54 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    24/32 = 24 × 27/32 × 27 = 648/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
    21/54 = 21 × 16/54 × 16 = 336/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/864 + 336/864 = 648 + 336/864 = 984/864
  5. 984/864 simplified gives 41/36
  6. So, 24/32 + 21/54 = 41/36
    In mixed form: 15/36

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