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Question 95

Add the fractions 38 and 23.

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Solution

The given fractions are 38 and 23.

Converting the given fractions into like fractions, we have

LCM of the denominators of 38 and 23 i.e. LCM of 8 and 3 is given below.

28, 324, 322, 331, 31, 1

LCM of 8 and 3 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 = 24

Now, we convert the given fractions into an equivalent fractions with denominator 24.

So, 38=3×38×3=924 and 23=2×83×8=1624

38+23=924+1624=2524


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