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Add 24/42 and 16/32

24/42 + 16/32 is 15/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    24/42 = 24 × 16/42 × 16 = 384/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    16/32 = 16 × 21/32 × 21 = 336/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/672 + 336/672 = 384 + 336/672 = 720/672
  5. 720/672 simplified gives 15/14
  6. So, 24/42 + 16/32 = 15/14
    In mixed form: 11/14

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