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Add 1/21 and 6/32

1/21 + 6/32 is 79/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/672 + 126/672 = 32 + 126/672 = 158/672
  5. 158/672 simplified gives 79/336
  6. So, 1/21 + 6/32 = 79/336

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