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Add 81/3 and 10/32

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 10/32

81/3 + 10/32 is 437/16.

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,
    81/3 = 81 × 32/3 × 32 = 2592/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/96 + 30/96 = 2592 + 30/96 = 2622/96
  5. 2622/96 simplified gives 437/16
  6. So, 81/3 + 10/32 = 437/16
    In mixed form: 275/16

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