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Add 24/84 and 8/32

24/84 + 8/32 is 15/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    24/84 = 24 × 8/84 × 8 = 192/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    8/32 = 8 × 21/32 × 21 = 168/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/672 + 168/672 = 192 + 168/672 = 360/672
  5. 360/672 simplified gives 15/28
  6. So, 24/84 + 8/32 = 15/28

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