Add 32/2 and 5/24
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 5/24
32/2 + 5/24 is 389/24.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Add the two like fractions:
384/24 + 5/24 = 384 + 5/24 = 389/24 - So, 32/2 + 5/24 = 389/24
In mixed form: 165/24
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