Add 40/6 and 8/32
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 8/32
406 + 832 is 8312.
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,
832 = 8 × 332 × 3 = 2496 - Add the two like fractions:
64096 + 2496 = 640 + 2496 = 66496 - 664/96 simplified gives 8312
- So, 40/6 + 8/32 = 83/12
In mixed form: 61112
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