Add 35/6 and 24/32, Solve 5 5/6 + 24/32 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 24/32

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 24/32

35/6 + 24/32 is 79/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
24/32 = 24 × 3/32 × 3 = 72/96
Add the two like fractions:
560/96 + 72/96 = 560 + 72/96 = 632/96
632/96 simplified gives 79/12
So, 35/6 + 24/32 = 79/12
In mixed form: 67/12

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