Add 32/3 and 6/12
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 6/12
32/3 + 6/12 is 67/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
32/3 = 32 × 4/3 × 4 = 128/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12 - Add the two like fractions:
128/12 + 6/12 = 128 + 6/12 = 134/12 - 134/12 simplified gives 67/6
- So, 32/3 + 6/12 = 67/6
In mixed form: 111/6
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