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Add 32/96 and 3/6

32/96 + 3/6 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 6 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    32/96 = 32 × 1/96 × 1 = 32/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/96 + 48/96 = 32 + 48/96 = 80/96
  5. 80/96 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 32/96 + 3/6 = 5/6

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