Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 6/28 and 3/32

6/28 + 3/32 is 69/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
    6/28 = 6 × 8/28 × 8 = 48/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/224 + 21/224 = 48 + 21/224 = 69/224
  5. So, 6/28 + 3/32 = 69/224

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com