Add 32/2 and 1/3
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1/3
32/2 + 1/3 is 49/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
32/2 = 32 × 3/2 × 3 = 96/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
1/3 = 1 × 2/3 × 2 = 2/6 - Add the two like fractions:
96/6 + 2/6 = 96 + 2/6 = 98/6 - 98/6 simplified gives 49/3
- So, 32/2 + 1/3 = 49/3
In mixed form: 161/3
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