Add 24/9 and 14/32
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 14/32
24/9 + 14/32 is 149/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288 - Add the two like fractions:
768/288 + 126/288 = 768 + 126/288 = 894/288 - 894/288 simplified gives 149/48
- So, 24/9 + 14/32 = 149/48
In mixed form: 35/48
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