Add 18/32 and 6/84
18/32 + 6/84 is 71/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672 - Add the two like fractions:
378/672 + 48/672 = 378 + 48/672 = 426/672 - 426/672 simplified gives 71/112
- So, 18/32 + 6/84 = 71/112
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