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Add 32/84 and 54/72

32/84 + 54/72 is 95/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    32/84 = 32 × 6/84 × 6 = 192/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/504 + 378/504 = 192 + 378/504 = 570/504
  5. 570/504 simplified gives 95/84
  6. So, 32/84 + 54/72 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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