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Add 30/32 and 10/84

30/32 + 10/84 is 355/336.

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,
    30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    10/84 = 10 × 8/84 × 8 = 80/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/672 + 80/672 = 630 + 80/672 = 710/672
  5. 710/672 simplified gives 355/336
  6. So, 30/32 + 10/84 = 355/336
    In mixed form: 119/336

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