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Add 36/32 and 1/24

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 1/24

36/32 + 1/24 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    36/32 = 36 × 3/32 × 3 = 108/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/96 + 4/96 = 108 + 4/96 = 112/96
  5. 112/96 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 36/32 + 1/24 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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