Add 24/6 and 28/32
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 28/32
24/6 + 28/32 is 39/8.
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,
24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 84/96 = 384 + 84/96 = 468/96 - 468/96 simplified gives 39/8
- So, 24/6 + 28/32 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8
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