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Add 32/16 and 14/84

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 14/84

32/16 + 14/84 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    32/16 = 32 × 21/16 × 21 = 672/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    14/84 = 14 × 4/84 × 4 = 56/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/336 + 56/336 = 672 + 56/336 = 728/336
  5. 728/336 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 32/16 + 14/84 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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