Add 5/24 and 14/32
5/24 + 14/32 is 31/48.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 4/24 × 4 = 20/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
20/96 + 42/96 = 20 + 42/96 = 62/96 - 62/96 simplified gives 31/48
- So, 5/24 + 14/32 = 31/48
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