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Add 9/32 and 45/24

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 1 21/24

9/32 + 45/24 is 69/32.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    45/24 = 45 × 4/24 × 4 = 180/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/96 + 180/96 = 27 + 180/96 = 207/96
  5. 207/96 simplified gives 69/32
  6. So, 9/32 + 45/24 = 69/32
    In mixed form: 25/32

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