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Add 3/84 and 1/32

3/84 + 1/32 is 15/224.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    3/84 = 3 × 8/84 × 8 = 24/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/672 + 21/672 = 24 + 21/672 = 45/672
  5. 45/672 simplified gives 15/224
  6. So, 3/84 + 1/32 = 15/224

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