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Add 24/9 and 7/32

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 7/32

24/9 + 7/32 is 277/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/288 + 63/288 = 768 + 63/288 = 831/288
  5. 831/288 simplified gives 277/96
  6. So, 24/9 + 7/32 = 277/96
    In mixed form: 285/96

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