Add 24/32 and 9/24
24/32 + 9/24 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
9/24 = 9 × 4/24 × 4 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 36/96 = 72 + 36/96 = 108/96 - 108/96 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 24/32 + 9/24 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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