Add 32/8 and 6/18
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 6/18
32/8 + 6/18 is 13/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
32/8 = 32 × 9/8 × 9 = 288/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
288/72 + 24/72 = 288 + 24/72 = 312/72 - 312/72 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 32/8 + 6/18 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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