Add 24/6 and 8/32
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 8/32
246 + 832 is 174.
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,
246 = 24 × 166 × 16 = 38496 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
832 = 8 × 332 × 3 = 2496 - Add the two like fractions:
38496 + 2496 = 384 + 2496 = 40896 - 408/96 simplified gives 174
- So, 24/6 + 8/32 = 17/4
In mixed form: 414
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