Add 21/6 and 49/32
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 1 17/32
216 + 4932 is 16132.
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,
216 = 21 × 166 × 16 = 33696 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4932 = 49 × 332 × 3 = 14796 - Add the two like fractions:
33696 + 14796 = 336 + 14796 = 48396 - 483/96 simplified gives 16132
- So, 21/6 + 49/32 = 161/32
In mixed form: 5132
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