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Add 4/6 and 28/32

4/6 + 28/32 is 37/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/96 + 84/96 = 64 + 84/96 = 148/96
  5. 148/96 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 4/6 + 28/32 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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