Add 6/32 and 10/6, Solve 6/32 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 10/6

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

6/32 + 10/6 is 89/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
10/6 = 10 × 16/6 × 16 = 160/96
Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 160/96 = 18 + 160/96 = 178/96
178/96 simplified gives 89/48
So, 6/32 + 10/6 = 89/48
In mixed form: 141/48

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