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Add 10/6 and 27/32

1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 27/32

10/6 + 27/32 is 241/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    10/6 = 10 × 16/6 × 16 = 160/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/96 + 81/96 = 160 + 81/96 = 241/96
  5. So, 10/6 + 27/32 = 241/96
    In mixed form: 249/96

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