Add 32/6 and 6/3
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/3
32/6 + 6/3 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
32/6 = 32 × 1/6 × 1 = 32/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
6/3 = 6 × 2/3 × 2 = 12/6 - Add the two like fractions:
32/6 + 12/6 = 32 + 12/6 = 44/6 - 44/6 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 32/6 + 6/3 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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