Add 48/6 and 9/32
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 9/32
48/6 + 9/32 is 265/32.
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,
48/6 = 48 × 16/6 × 16 = 768/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
768/96 + 27/96 = 768 + 27/96 = 795/96 - 795/96 simplified gives 265/32
- So, 48/6 + 9/32 = 265/32
In mixed form: 89/32
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