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Add 36/84 and 30/32

36/84 + 30/32 is 153/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    36/84 = 36 × 8/84 × 8 = 288/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/672 + 630/672 = 288 + 630/672 = 918/672
  5. 918/672 simplified gives 153/112
  6. So, 36/84 + 30/32 = 153/112
    In mixed form: 141/112

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