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Add 32/84 and 54/24

1st number: 32/84, 2nd number: 2 6/24

32/84 + 54/24 is 221/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    32/84 = 32 × 2/84 × 2 = 64/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/168 + 378/168 = 64 + 378/168 = 442/168
  5. 442/168 simplified gives 221/84
  6. So, 32/84 + 54/24 = 221/84
    In mixed form: 253/84

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