Add 32/6 and 63/36
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 1 27/36
32/6 + 63/36 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
32/6 = 32 × 6/6 × 6 = 192/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
63/36 = 63 × 1/36 × 1 = 63/36 - Add the two like fractions:
192/36 + 63/36 = 192 + 63/36 = 255/36 - 255/36 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 32/6 + 63/36 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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