Add 8/24 and 28/32
8/24 + 28/32 is 29/24.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 4/24 × 4 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
32/96 + 84/96 = 32 + 84/96 = 116/96 - 116/96 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 8/24 + 28/32 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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