Add 40/6 and 28/32
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 28/32
406 + 2832 is 18124.
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,
406 = 40 × 166 × 16 = 64096 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2832 = 28 × 332 × 3 = 8496 - Add the two like fractions:
64096 + 8496 = 640 + 8496 = 72496 - 724/96 simplified gives 18124
- So, 40/6 + 28/32 = 181/24
In mixed form: 71324
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