Add 2/32 and 21/6
1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 3 3/6
2/32 + 21/6 is 57/16.
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,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
21/6 = 21 × 16/6 × 16 = 336/96 - Add the two like fractions:
6/96 + 336/96 = 6 + 336/96 = 342/96 - 342/96 simplified gives 57/16
- So, 2/32 + 21/6 = 57/16
In mixed form: 39/16
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