Add 5/32 and 6/48
5/32 + 6/48 is 9/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
5/32 = 5 × 3/32 × 3 = 15/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 12/96 = 15 + 12/96 = 27/96 - 27/96 simplified gives 9/32
- So, 5/32 + 6/48 = 9/32
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