Add 24/6 and 24/32, Solve 4 0/6 + 24/32 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 24/32

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 24/32

24/6 + 24/32 is 19/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 72/96 = 384 + 72/96 = 456/96
456/96 simplified gives 19/4
So, 24/6 + 24/32 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4

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