Add 70/32 and 30/24
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 1 6/24
70/32 + 30/24 is 55/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
30/24 = 30 × 4/24 × 4 = 120/96 - Add the two like fractions:
210/96 + 120/96 = 210 + 120/96 = 330/96 - 330/96 simplified gives 55/16
- So, 70/32 + 30/24 = 55/16
In mixed form: 37/16
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