Add 6/8 and 1/32
6/8 + 1/32 is 25/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
6/8 = 6 × 4/8 × 4 = 24/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
1/32 = 1 × 1/32 × 1 = 1/32 - Add the two like fractions:
24/32 + 1/32 = 24 + 1/32 = 25/32 - So, 6/8 + 1/32 = 25/32
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