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Add 6/32 and 56/3

1st number: 6/32, 2nd number: 18 2/3

6/32 + 56/3 is 905/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 3 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    56/3 = 56 × 32/3 × 32 = 1792/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/96 + 1792/96 = 18 + 1792/96 = 1810/96
  5. 1810/96 simplified gives 905/48
  6. So, 6/32 + 56/3 = 905/48
    In mixed form: 1841/48

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