Add 32/2 and 36/24
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 12/24
32/2 + 36/24 is 35/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
32/2 = 32 × 12/2 × 12 = 384/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
36/24 = 36 × 1/24 × 1 = 36/24 - Add the two like fractions:
384/24 + 36/24 = 384 + 36/24 = 420/24 - 420/24 simplified gives 35/2
- So, 32/2 + 36/24 = 35/2
In mixed form: 171/2
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