Add 6/32 and 5/8
6/32 + 5/8 is 13/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 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 8 × 4 = 32,
5/8 = 5 × 4/8 × 4 = 20/32 - Add the two like fractions:
6/32 + 20/32 = 6 + 20/32 = 26/32 - 26/32 simplified gives 13/16
- So, 6/32 + 5/8 = 13/16
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