Add 32/8 and 6/84
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 6/84
32/8 + 6/84 is 57/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
6/84 = 6 × 2/84 × 2 = 12/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 12/168 = 672 + 12/168 = 684/168 - 684/168 simplified gives 57/14
- So, 32/8 + 6/84 = 57/14
In mixed form: 41/14
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