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Add 10/32 and 10/6

1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 1 4/6

10/32 + 10/6 is 95/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    10/6 = 10 × 16/6 × 16 = 160/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/96 + 160/96 = 30 + 160/96 = 190/96
  5. 190/96 simplified gives 95/48
  6. So, 10/32 + 10/6 = 95/48
    In mixed form: 147/48

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