Add 5/6 and 32/48
5/6 + 32/48 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
5/6 = 5 × 8/6 × 8 = 40/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
32/48 = 32 × 1/48 × 1 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
40/48 + 32/48 = 40 + 32/48 = 72/48 - 72/48 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 5/6 + 32/48 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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