Add 3/24 and 3/32
3/24 + 3/32 is 7/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 9/96 = 12 + 9/96 = 21/96 - 21/96 simplified gives 7/32
- So, 3/24 + 3/32 = 7/32
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