Add 4/2 and 6/32
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 6/32
4/2 + 6/32 is 35/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
4/2 = 4 × 16/2 × 16 = 64/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Add the two like fractions:
64/32 + 6/32 = 64 + 6/32 = 70/32 - 70/32 simplified gives 35/16
- So, 4/2 + 6/32 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16
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