Add 24/6 and 84/32
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 20/32
24/6 + 84/32 is 53/8.
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,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 252/96 = 384 + 252/96 = 636/96 - 636/96 simplified gives 53/8
- So, 24/6 + 84/32 = 53/8
In mixed form: 65/8
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