Add 70/3 and 6/32, Solve 23 1/3 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 70/3 and 6/32

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 6/32

70/3 + 6/32 is 1129/48.

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,
70/3 = 70 × 32/3 × 32 = 2240/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
6/32 = 6 × 3/32 × 3 = 18/96
Add the two like fractions:
2240/96 + 18/96 = 2240 + 18/96 = 2258/96
2258/96 simplified gives 1129/48
So, 70/3 + 6/32 = 1129/48
In mixed form: 2325/48

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