Add 84/6 and 15/32
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 15/32
84/6 + 15/32 is 463/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
84/6 = 84 × 16/6 × 16 = 1344/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/96 + 45/96 = 1344 + 45/96 = 1389/96 - 1389/96 simplified gives 463/32
- So, 84/6 + 15/32 = 463/32
In mixed form: 1415/32
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