Add 1/32 and 6/36
1/32 + 6/36 is 19/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 36 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
6/36 = 6 × 8/36 × 8 = 48/288 - Add the two like fractions:
9/288 + 48/288 = 9 + 48/288 = 57/288 - 57/288 simplified gives 19/96
- So, 1/32 + 6/36 = 19/96
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