Add 1/6 and 1/32
1/6 + 1/32 is 19/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
1/6 = 1 × 16/6 × 16 = 16/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Add the two like fractions:
16/96 + 3/96 = 16 + 3/96 = 19/96 - So, 1/6 + 1/32 = 19/96
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