Add 7/24 and 4/32
7/24 + 4/32 is 5/12.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
28/96 + 12/96 = 28 + 12/96 = 40/96 - 40/96 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 7/24 + 4/32 = 5/12
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