Add 32/72 and 8/6
1st number: 32/72, 2nd number: 1 2/6
32/72 + 8/6 is 16/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
32/72 = 32 × 1/72 × 1 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
8/6 = 8 × 12/6 × 12 = 96/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 96/72 = 32 + 96/72 = 128/72 - 128/72 simplified gives 16/9
- So, 32/72 + 8/6 = 16/9
In mixed form: 17/9
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