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Add 7/24 and 12/32

7/24 + 12/32 is 2/3.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 4/24 × 4 = 28/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/96 + 36/96 = 28 + 36/96 = 64/96
  5. 64/96 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 7/24 + 12/32 = 2/3

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