Add 6/32 and 27/6, Solve 6/32 + 4 3/6 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 27/6

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

6/32 + 27/6 is 75/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
27/6 = 27 × 16/6 × 16 = 432/96
Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 432/96 = 18 + 432/96 = 450/96
450/96 simplified gives 75/16
So, 6/32 + 27/6 = 75/16
In mixed form: 411/16

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