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Add 24/36 and 8/32

24/36 + 8/32 is 11/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    24/36 = 24 × 8/36 × 8 = 192/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    8/32 = 8 × 9/32 × 9 = 72/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/288 + 72/288 = 192 + 72/288 = 264/288
  5. 264/288 simplified gives 11/12
  6. So, 24/36 + 8/32 = 11/12

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