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Add 54/32 and 18/84

1st number: 1 22/32, 2nd number: 18/84

54/32 + 18/84 is 213/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    54/32 = 54 × 21/32 × 21 = 1134/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/672 + 144/672 = 1134 + 144/672 = 1278/672
  5. 1278/672 simplified gives 213/112
  6. So, 54/32 + 18/84 = 213/112
    In mixed form: 1101/112

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