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Add 24/56 and 16/32

24/56 + 16/32 is 13/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
    24/56 = 24 × 4/56 × 4 = 96/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    16/32 = 16 × 7/32 × 7 = 112/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/224 + 112/224 = 96 + 112/224 = 208/224
  5. 208/224 simplified gives 13/14
  6. So, 24/56 + 16/32 = 13/14

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