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Add 24/32 and 9/8

1st number: 24/32, 2nd number: 1 1/8

24/32 + 9/8 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 8 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    24/32 = 24 × 1/32 × 1 = 24/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    9/8 = 9 × 4/8 × 4 = 36/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/32 + 36/32 = 24 + 36/32 = 60/32
  5. 60/32 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 24/32 + 9/8 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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