Add 24/32 and 42/75
24/32 + 42/75 is 131/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
24/32 = 24 × 75/32 × 75 = 1800/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
42/75 = 42 × 32/75 × 32 = 1344/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/2400 + 1344/2400 = 1800 + 1344/2400 = 3144/2400 - 3144/2400 simplified gives 131/100
- So, 24/32 + 42/75 = 131/100
In mixed form: 131/100
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