Add 6/4 and 32/3
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 10 2/3
6/4 + 32/3 is 73/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
32/3 = 32 × 4/3 × 4 = 128/12 - Add the two like fractions:
18/12 + 128/12 = 18 + 128/12 = 146/12 - 146/12 simplified gives 73/6
- So, 6/4 + 32/3 = 73/6
In mixed form: 121/6
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