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Add 6/3 and 81/32

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 2 17/32

6/3 + 81/32 is 145/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    6/3 = 6 × 32/3 × 32 = 192/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    81/32 = 81 × 3/32 × 3 = 243/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/96 + 243/96 = 192 + 243/96 = 435/96
  5. 435/96 simplified gives 145/32
  6. So, 6/3 + 81/32 = 145/32
    In mixed form: 417/32

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