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Add 42/32 and 15/24

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 15/24

42/32 + 15/24 is 31/16.

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,
    42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    15/24 = 15 × 4/24 × 4 = 60/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/96 + 60/96 = 126 + 60/96 = 186/96
  5. 186/96 simplified gives 31/16
  6. So, 42/32 + 15/24 = 31/16
    In mixed form: 115/16

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