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Add 9/6 and 32/10

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 3 2/10

9/6 + 32/10 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    32/10 = 32 × 3/10 × 3 = 96/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/30 + 96/30 = 45 + 96/30 = 141/30
  5. 141/30 simplified gives 47/10
  6. So, 9/6 + 32/10 = 47/10
    In mixed form: 47/10

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