Add 1/32 and 50/6
1st number: 1/32, 2nd number: 8 2/6
1/32 + 50/6 is 803/96.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
50/6 = 50 × 16/6 × 16 = 800/96 - Add the two like fractions:
3/96 + 800/96 = 3 + 800/96 = 803/96 - So, 1/32 + 50/6 = 803/96
In mixed form: 835/96
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