Add 32/2 and 35/6
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 5 5/6
32/2 + 35/6 is 131/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
32/2 = 32 × 3/2 × 3 = 96/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
35/6 = 35 × 1/6 × 1 = 35/6 - Add the two like fractions:
96/6 + 35/6 = 96 + 35/6 = 131/6 - So, 32/2 + 35/6 = 131/6
In mixed form: 215/6
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