Add 32/6 and 28/48
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 28/48
32/6 + 28/48 is 71/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
32/6 = 32 × 8/6 × 8 = 256/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
28/48 = 28 × 1/48 × 1 = 28/48 - Add the two like fractions:
256/48 + 28/48 = 256 + 28/48 = 284/48 - 284/48 simplified gives 71/12
- So, 32/6 + 28/48 = 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12
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