Add 32/24 and 45/6
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 7 3/6
32/24 + 45/6 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
32/24 = 32 × 1/24 × 1 = 32/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
45/6 = 45 × 4/6 × 4 = 180/24 - Add the two like fractions:
32/24 + 180/24 = 32 + 180/24 = 212/24 - 212/24 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 32/24 + 45/6 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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