Add 32/6 and 30/8
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 3 6/8
32/6 + 30/8 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
32/6 = 32 × 4/6 × 4 = 128/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
30/8 = 30 × 3/8 × 3 = 90/24 - Add the two like fractions:
128/24 + 90/24 = 128 + 90/24 = 218/24 - 218/24 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 32/6 + 30/8 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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