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Add 32/2 and 15/9

1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/9

32/2 + 15/9 is 53/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    32/2 = 32 × 9/2 × 9 = 288/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    15/9 = 15 × 2/9 × 2 = 30/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/18 + 30/18 = 288 + 30/18 = 318/18
  5. 318/18 simplified gives 53/3
  6. So, 32/2 + 15/9 = 53/3
    In mixed form: 172/3

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