Add 6/3 and 15/32, Solve 2 0/3 + 15/32 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 15/32

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 15/32

6/3 + 15/32 is 79/32.

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,
6/3 = 6 × 32/3 × 32 = 192/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96
Add the two like fractions:
192/96 + 45/96 = 192 + 45/96 = 237/96
237/96 simplified gives 79/32
So, 6/3 + 15/32 = 79/32
In mixed form: 215/32

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