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Add 24/6 and 72/32

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 8/32

24/6 + 72/32 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/96 + 216/96 = 384 + 216/96 = 600/96
  5. 600/96 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 24/6 + 72/32 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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