Add 28/6 and 24/32
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 24/32
28/6 + 24/32 is 65/12.
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,
28/6 = 28 × 16/6 × 16 = 448/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96 - Add the two like fractions:
448/96 + 72/96 = 448 + 72/96 = 520/96 - 520/96 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 28/6 + 24/32 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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