Add 32/72 and 27/24
1st number: 32/72, 2nd number: 1 3/24
32/72 + 27/24 is 113/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 81/72 = 32 + 81/72 = 113/72 - So, 32/72 + 27/24 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72
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