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Add 6/2 and 3/32

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 3/32

6/2 + 3/32 is 99/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    6/2 = 6 × 16/2 × 16 = 96/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    3/32 = 3 × 1/32 × 1 = 3/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/32 + 3/32 = 96 + 3/32 = 99/32
  5. So, 6/2 + 3/32 = 99/32
    In mixed form: 33/32

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