Add 6/48 and 9/32
6/48 + 9/32 is 13/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 27/96 = 12 + 27/96 = 39/96 - 39/96 simplified gives 13/32
- So, 6/48 + 9/32 = 13/32
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