Add 5/32 and 9/6
1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 1 3/6
5/32 + 9/6 is 53/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 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 6 × 16 = 96,
9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96 - Add the two like fractions:
15/96 + 144/96 = 15 + 144/96 = 159/96 - 159/96 simplified gives 53/32
- So, 5/32 + 9/6 = 53/32
In mixed form: 121/32
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