Add 5/6 and 8/32
5/6 + 8/32 is 13/12.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 16/6 × 16 = 80/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
8/32 = 8 × 3/32 × 3 = 24/96 - Add the two like fractions:
80/96 + 24/96 = 80 + 24/96 = 104/96 - 104/96 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 5/6 + 8/32 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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