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Add 80/32 and 14/24

1st number: 2 16/32, 2nd number: 14/24

80/32 + 14/24 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    80/32 = 80 × 3/32 × 3 = 240/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    14/24 = 14 × 4/24 × 4 = 56/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/96 + 56/96 = 240 + 56/96 = 296/96
  5. 296/96 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 80/32 + 14/24 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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