Add 3/32 and 9/6
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 3/6
3/32 + 9/6 is 51/32.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96 - Add the two like fractions:
9/96 + 144/96 = 9 + 144/96 = 153/96 - 153/96 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 3/32 + 9/6 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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