Add 35/6 and 18/32
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 18/32
35/6 + 18/32 is 307/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
18/32 = 18 × 3/32 × 3 = 54/96 - Add the two like fractions:
560/96 + 54/96 = 560 + 54/96 = 614/96 - 614/96 simplified gives 307/48
- So, 35/6 + 18/32 = 307/48
In mixed form: 619/48
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