Add 5/6 and 21/32
56 + 2132 is 14396.
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,
56 = 5 × 166 × 16 = 8096 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2132 = 21 × 332 × 3 = 6396 - Add the two like fractions:
8096 + 6396 = 80 + 6396 = 14396 - So, 5/6 + 21/32 = 143/96
In mixed form: 14796
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