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Add 3/2 and 1/6

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1/6

3/2 + 1/6 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    3/2 = 3 × 3/2 × 3 = 9/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    1/6 = 1 × 1/6 × 1 = 1/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/6 + 1/6 = 9 + 1/6 = 10/6
  5. 10/6 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 3/2 + 1/6 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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