Add 32/48 and 27/24
1st number: 32/48, 2nd number: 1 3/24
32/48 + 27/24 is 43/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
32/48 = 32 × 1/48 × 1 = 32/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
27/24 = 27 × 2/24 × 2 = 54/48 - Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 54/48 = 32 + 54/48 = 86/48 - 86/48 simplified gives 43/24
- So, 32/48 + 27/24 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24
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