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Add 6/21 and 18/32

6/21 + 18/32 is 95/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/672 + 378/672 = 192 + 378/672 = 570/672
  5. 570/672 simplified gives 95/112
  6. So, 6/21 + 18/32 = 95/112

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