Add 6/32 and 42/24
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 1 18/24
6/32 + 42/24 is 31/16.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 4/24 × 4 = 168/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 168/96 = 18 + 168/96 = 186/96 - 186/96 simplified gives 31/16
- So, 6/32 + 42/24 = 31/16
In mixed form: 115/16
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