Add 32/24 and 10/7
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 1 3/7
32/24 + 10/7 is 58/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
10/7 = 10 × 24/7 × 24 = 240/168 - Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 240/168 = 224 + 240/168 = 464/168 - 464/168 simplified gives 58/21
- So, 32/24 + 10/7 = 58/21
In mixed form: 216/21
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