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Add 1/32 and 18/84

1/32 + 18/84 is 55/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/672 + 144/672 = 21 + 144/672 = 165/672
  5. 165/672 simplified gives 55/224
  6. So, 1/32 + 18/84 = 55/224

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