Add 24/6 and 5/32
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 5/32
24/6 + 5/32 is 133/32.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 15/96 = 384 + 15/96 = 399/96 - 399/96 simplified gives 133/32
- So, 24/6 + 5/32 = 133/32
In mixed form: 45/32
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