Add 5/3 and 6/32
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 6/32
5/3 + 6/32 is 89/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
5/3 = 5 × 32/3 × 32 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96 - Add the two like fractions:
160/96 + 18/96 = 160 + 18/96 = 178/96 - 178/96 simplified gives 89/48
- So, 5/3 + 6/32 = 89/48
In mixed form: 141/48
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