Add 9/6 and 42/32
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 1 10/32
9/6 + 42/32 is 45/16.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 16/6 × 16 = 144/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 126/96 = 144 + 126/96 = 270/96 - 270/96 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 9/6 + 42/32 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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