Add 32/6 and 14/4
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3 2/4
32/6 + 14/4 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
32/6 = 32 × 2/6 × 2 = 64/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
14/4 = 14 × 3/4 × 3 = 42/12 - Add the two like fractions:
64/12 + 42/12 = 64 + 42/12 = 106/12 - 106/12 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 32/6 + 14/4 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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