Add 6/32 and 1/16
6/32 + 1/16 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
1/16 = 1 × 2/16 × 2 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
6/32 + 2/32 = 6 + 2/32 = 8/32 - 8/32 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 6/32 + 1/16 = 1/4
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