Add 24/32 and 25/72
24/32 + 25/72 is 79/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
25/72 = 25 × 4/72 × 4 = 100/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 100/288 = 216 + 100/288 = 316/288 - 316/288 simplified gives 79/72
- So, 24/32 + 25/72 = 79/72
In mixed form: 17/72
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