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Add 32/54 and 14/84

32/54 + 14/84 is 41/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 84 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    32/54 = 32 × 14/54 × 14 = 448/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    14/84 = 14 × 9/84 × 9 = 126/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/756 + 126/756 = 448 + 126/756 = 574/756
  5. 574/756 simplified gives 41/54
  6. So, 32/54 + 14/84 = 41/54

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