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Add 32/3 and 1/6

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 1/6

32/3 + 1/6 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    32/3 = 32 × 2/3 × 2 = 64/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    1/6 = 1 × 1/6 × 1 = 1/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/6 + 1/6 = 64 + 1/6 = 65/6
  5. So, 32/3 + 1/6 = 65/6
    In mixed form: 105/6

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