Add 6/3 and 36/32
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 4/32
6/3 + 36/32 is 25/8.
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,
36/32 = 36 × 3/32 × 3 = 108/96 - Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 108/96 = 192 + 108/96 = 300/96 - 300/96 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 6/3 + 36/32 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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