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Add 81/32 and 6/7

1st number: 2 17/32, 2nd number: 6/7

81/32 + 6/7 is 759/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 7 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    81/32 = 81 × 7/32 × 7 = 567/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    6/7 = 6 × 32/7 × 32 = 192/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/224 + 192/224 = 567 + 192/224 = 759/224
  5. So, 81/32 + 6/7 = 759/224
    In mixed form: 387/224

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