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Add 35/72 and 24/32

35/72 + 24/32 is 89/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    35/72 = 35 × 4/72 × 4 = 140/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    24/32 = 24 × 9/32 × 9 = 216/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/288 + 216/288 = 140 + 216/288 = 356/288
  5. 356/288 simplified gives 89/72
  6. So, 35/72 + 24/32 = 89/72
    In mixed form: 117/72

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