Add 21/6 and 4/32
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 4/32
21/6 + 4/32 is 29/8.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 12/96 = 336 + 12/96 = 348/96 - 348/96 simplified gives 29/8
- So, 21/6 + 4/32 = 29/8
In mixed form: 35/8
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