Add 16/3 and 6/32
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 6/32
16/3 + 6/32 is 265/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
16/3 = 16 × 32/3 × 32 = 512/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
512/96 + 18/96 = 512 + 18/96 = 530/96 - 530/96 simplified gives 265/48
- So, 16/3 + 6/32 = 265/48
In mixed form: 525/48
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