Add 32/6 and 3/7
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3/7
32/6 + 3/7 is 121/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
32/6 = 32 × 7/6 × 7 = 224/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
3/7 = 3 × 6/7 × 6 = 18/42 - Add the two like fractions:
224/42 + 18/42 = 224 + 18/42 = 242/42 - 242/42 simplified gives 121/21
- So, 32/6 + 3/7 = 121/21
In mixed form: 516/21
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