Add 6/32 and 9/3
1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 3 0/3
6/32 + 9/3 is 51/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 3 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 3 × 32 = 96,
9/3 = 9 × 32/3 × 32 = 288/96 - Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 288/96 = 18 + 288/96 = 306/96 - 306/96 simplified gives 51/16
- So, 6/32 + 9/3 = 51/16
In mixed form: 33/16
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