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Add 6/12 and 84/32

1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 2 20/32

6/12 + 84/32 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    6/12 = 6 × 8/12 × 8 = 48/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/96 + 252/96 = 48 + 252/96 = 300/96
  5. 300/96 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 6/12 + 84/32 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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