Add 24/32 and 9/16
24/32 + 9/16 is 21/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
24/32 = 24 × 1/32 × 1 = 24/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
9/16 = 9 × 2/16 × 2 = 18/32 - Add the two like fractions:
24/32 + 18/32 = 24 + 18/32 = 42/32 - 42/32 simplified gives 21/16
- So, 24/32 + 9/16 = 21/16
In mixed form: 15/16
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