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Add 32/3 and 4/84

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 4/84

32/3 + 4/84 is 75/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    32/3 = 32 × 28/3 × 28 = 896/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    4/84 = 4 × 1/84 × 1 = 4/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/84 + 4/84 = 896 + 4/84 = 900/84
  5. 900/84 simplified gives 75/7
  6. So, 32/3 + 4/84 = 75/7
    In mixed form: 105/7

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