Add 32/16 and 14/24
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 14/24
32/16 + 14/24 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
32/16 = 32 × 3/16 × 3 = 96/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48 - Add the two like fractions:
96/48 + 28/48 = 96 + 28/48 = 124/48 - 124/48 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 32/16 + 14/24 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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