Add 32/6 and 49/84, Solve 5 2/6 + 49/84 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 49/84

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 49/84

32/6 + 49/84 is 71/12.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
32/6 = 32 × 14/6 × 14 = 448/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
49/84 = 49 × 1/84 × 1 = 49/84
Add the two like fractions:
448/84 + 49/84 = 448 + 49/84 = 497/84
497/84 simplified gives 71/12
So, 32/6 + 49/84 = 71/12
In mixed form: 511/12

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