Add 32/2 and 4/6
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 4/6
32/2 + 4/6 is 50/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
32/2 = 32 × 3/2 × 3 = 96/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
4/6 = 4 × 1/6 × 1 = 4/6 - Add the two like fractions:
96/6 + 4/6 = 96 + 4/6 = 100/6 - 100/6 simplified gives 50/3
- So, 32/2 + 4/6 = 50/3
In mixed form: 162/3
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