Add 4/24 and 28/32
4/24 + 28/32 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
4/24 = 4 × 4/24 × 4 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
16/96 + 84/96 = 16 + 84/96 = 100/96 - 100/96 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 4/24 + 28/32 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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