Add 45/32 and 6/24
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 6/24
45/32 + 6/24 is 53/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96 - Add the two like fractions:
135/96 + 24/96 = 135 + 24/96 = 159/96 - 159/96 simplified gives 53/32
- So, 45/32 + 6/24 = 53/32
In mixed form: 121/32
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