Add 36/6 and 6/32
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 6/32
36/6 + 6/32 is 99/16.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 16/6 × 16 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 18/96 = 576 + 18/96 = 594/96 - 594/96 simplified gives 99/16
- So, 36/6 + 6/32 = 99/16
In mixed form: 63/16
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