Add 6/32 and 3/24
6/32 + 3/24 is 5/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 24 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
3/24 = 3 × 4/24 × 4 = 12/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 12/96 = 18 + 12/96 = 30/96 - 30/96 simplified gives 5/16
- So, 6/32 + 3/24 = 5/16
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