Add 3/6 and 28/32
3/6 + 28/32 is 11/8.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
48/96 + 84/96 = 48 + 84/96 = 132/96 - 132/96 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 3/6 + 28/32 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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