Add 3/32 and 24/6
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 4 0/6
3/32 + 24/6 is 131/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
24/6 = 24 × 16/6 × 16 = 384/96 - Add the two like fractions:
9/96 + 384/96 = 9 + 384/96 = 393/96 - 393/96 simplified gives 131/32
- So, 3/32 + 24/6 = 131/32
In mixed form: 43/32
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