Add 6/3 and 14/32
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 14/32
6/3 + 14/32 is 39/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
6/3 = 6 × 32/3 × 32 = 192/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 42/96 = 192 + 42/96 = 234/96 - 234/96 simplified gives 39/16
- So, 6/3 + 14/32 = 39/16
In mixed form: 27/16
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