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Add 16/7 and 3/32

1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 3/32

16/7 + 3/32 is 533/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    16/7 = 16 × 32/7 × 32 = 512/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    3/32 = 3 × 7/32 × 7 = 21/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/224 + 21/224 = 512 + 21/224 = 533/224
  5. So, 16/7 + 3/32 = 533/224
    In mixed form: 285/224

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