Add 21/6 and 30/32
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 30/32
21/6 + 30/32 is 71/16.
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,
21/6 = 21 × 16/6 × 16 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
30/32 = 30 × 3/32 × 3 = 90/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 90/96 = 336 + 90/96 = 426/96 - 426/96 simplified gives 71/16
- So, 21/6 + 30/32 = 71/16
In mixed form: 47/16
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