Add 32/6 and 49/24
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2 1/24
32/6 + 49/24 is 59/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 24 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 24 × 1 = 24,
49/24 = 49 × 1/24 × 1 = 49/24 - Add the two like fractions:
128/24 + 49/24 = 128 + 49/24 = 177/24 - 177/24 simplified gives 59/8
- So, 32/6 + 49/24 = 59/8
In mixed form: 73/8
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