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Add 18/32 and 6/84

18/32 + 6/84 is 71/112.

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,
    18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/672 + 48/672 = 378 + 48/672 = 426/672
  5. 426/672 simplified gives 71/112
  6. So, 18/32 + 6/84 = 71/112

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