Add 35/7 and 6/32, Solve 5 0/7 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 35/7 and 6/32

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/32

35/7 + 6/32 is 83/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
35/7 = 35 × 32/7 × 32 = 1120/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224
Add the two like fractions:
1120/224 + 42/224 = 1120 + 42/224 = 1162/224
1162/224 simplified gives 83/16
So, 35/7 + 6/32 = 83/16
In mixed form: 53/16

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