Add 18/3 and 21/32, Solve 6 0/3 + 21/32 as a fraction

Add 18/3 and 21/32

1^st number: 6 0/3, 2^nd number: 21/32

18/3 + 21/32 is 213/32.

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,
18/3 = 18 × 32/3 × 32 = 576/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
21/32 = 21 × 3/32 × 3 = 63/96
Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 63/96 = 576 + 63/96 = 639/96
639/96 simplified gives 213/32
So, 18/3 + 21/32 = 213/32
In mixed form: 621/32

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