Add 3/6 and 4/32
36 + 432 is 58.
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,
36 = 3 × 166 × 16 = 4896 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
432 = 4 × 332 × 3 = 1296 - Add the two like fractions:
4896 + 1296 = 48 + 1296 = 6096 - 60/96 simplified gives 58
- So, 3/6 + 4/32 = 5/8
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