Add 7/24 and 12/32
7/24 + 12/32 is 2/3.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 4/24 × 4 = 28/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
28/96 + 36/96 = 28 + 36/96 = 64/96 - 64/96 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 7/24 + 12/32 = 2/3
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