Add 14/32 and 2/6
14/32 + 2/6 is 37/48.
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,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Add the two like fractions:
42/96 + 32/96 = 42 + 32/96 = 74/96 - 74/96 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 14/32 + 2/6 = 37/48
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