Add 24/32 and 3/72
24/32 + 3/72 is 19/24.
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,
3/72 = 3 × 4/72 × 4 = 12/288 - Add the two like fractions:
216/288 + 12/288 = 216 + 12/288 = 228/288 - 228/288 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 24/32 + 3/72 = 19/24
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