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Add 1/32 and 54/84

1/32 + 54/84 is 151/224.

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,
    54/84 = 54 × 8/84 × 8 = 432/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/672 + 432/672 = 21 + 432/672 = 453/672
  5. 453/672 simplified gives 151/224
  6. So, 1/32 + 54/84 = 151/224

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