Add 2/6 and 12/32
2/6 + 12/32 is 17/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
12/32 = 12 × 3/32 × 3 = 36/96 - Add the two like fractions:
32/96 + 36/96 = 32 + 36/96 = 68/96 - 68/96 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 2/6 + 12/32 = 17/24
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