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Add 35/24 and 8/32

1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 8/32

35/24 + 8/32 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    35/24 = 35 × 4/24 × 4 = 140/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/96 + 24/96 = 140 + 24/96 = 164/96
  5. 164/96 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 35/24 + 8/32 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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