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Add 72/24 and 10/32

1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 10/32

72/24 + 10/32 is 53/16.

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,
    72/24 = 72 × 4/24 × 4 = 288/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/96 + 30/96 = 288 + 30/96 = 318/96
  5. 318/96 simplified gives 53/16
  6. So, 72/24 + 10/32 = 53/16
    In mixed form: 35/16

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