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Add 32/6 and 35/84

1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 35/84

32/6 + 35/84 is 23/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    32/6 = 32 × 14/6 × 14 = 448/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    35/84 = 35 × 1/84 × 1 = 35/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/84 + 35/84 = 448 + 35/84 = 483/84
  5. 483/84 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 32/6 + 35/84 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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