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Add 24/32 and 24/25

24/32 + 24/25 is 171/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 25 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    24/32 = 24 × 25/32 × 25 = 600/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
    24/25 = 24 × 32/25 × 32 = 768/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/800 + 768/800 = 600 + 768/800 = 1368/800
  5. 1368/800 simplified gives 171/100
  6. So, 24/32 + 24/25 = 171/100
    In mixed form: 171/100

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