Add 32/8 and 49/6
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 8 1/6
32/8 + 49/6 is 73/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
32/8 = 32 × 3/8 × 3 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
49/6 = 49 × 4/6 × 4 = 196/24 - Add the two like fractions:
96/24 + 196/24 = 96 + 196/24 = 292/24 - 292/24 simplified gives 73/6
- So, 32/8 + 49/6 = 73/6
In mixed form: 121/6
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