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Add 32/15 and 7/6

1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 1 1/6

32/15 + 7/6 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    32/15 = 32 × 2/15 × 2 = 64/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    7/6 = 7 × 5/6 × 5 = 35/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/30 + 35/30 = 64 + 35/30 = 99/30
  5. 99/30 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 32/15 + 7/6 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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