Add 3/32 and 6/8
3/32 + 6/8 is 27/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
6/8 = 6 × 4/8 × 4 = 24/32 - Add the two like fractions:
3/32 + 24/32 = 3 + 24/32 = 27/32 - So, 3/32 + 6/8 = 27/32
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