Add 36/6 and 21/32
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 21/32
36/6 + 21/32 is 213/32.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 16/6 × 16 = 576/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96 - Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 63/96 = 576 + 63/96 = 639/96 - 639/96 simplified gives 213/32
- So, 36/6 + 21/32 = 213/32
In mixed form: 621/32
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