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Add 42/24 and 9/32

1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 9/32

42/24 + 9/32 is 65/32.

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,
    42/24 = 42 × 4/24 × 4 = 168/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/96 + 27/96 = 168 + 27/96 = 195/96
  5. 195/96 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 42/24 + 9/32 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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