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Add 28/32 and 2/6

28/32 + 2/6 is 29/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    28/32 = 28 × 3/32 × 3 = 84/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    2/6 = 2 × 16/6 × 16 = 32/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/96 + 32/96 = 84 + 32/96 = 116/96
  5. 116/96 simplified gives 29/24
  6. So, 28/32 + 2/6 = 29/24
    In mixed form: 15/24

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