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Add 3/32 and 56/6

1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 9 2/6

3/32 + 56/6 is 905/96.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    56/6 = 56 × 16/6 × 16 = 896/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/96 + 896/96 = 9 + 896/96 = 905/96
  5. So, 3/32 + 56/6 = 905/96
    In mixed form: 941/96

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