Add 7/32 and 9/6
1st number: 7/32, 2nd number: 1 3/6
7/32 + 9/6 is 55/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/32 = 7 × 3/32 × 3 = 21/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96 - Add the two like fractions:
21/96 + 144/96 = 21 + 144/96 = 165/96 - 165/96 simplified gives 55/32
- So, 7/32 + 9/6 = 55/32
In mixed form: 123/32
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