Add 6/32 and 42/48
6/32 + 42/48 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 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 48 × 2 = 96,
42/48 = 42 × 2/48 × 2 = 84/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 84/96 = 18 + 84/96 = 102/96 - 102/96 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 6/32 + 42/48 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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