Add 32/6 and 8/18
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 8/18
32/6 + 8/18 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
32/6 = 32 × 3/6 × 3 = 96/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18 - Add the two like fractions:
96/18 + 8/18 = 96 + 8/18 = 104/18 - 104/18 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 32/6 + 8/18 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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