Add 6/24 and 84/32, Solve 6/24 + 2 20/32 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 84/32

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

6/24 + 84/32 is 23/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
6/24 = 6 × 4/24 × 4 = 24/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
Add the two like fractions:
24/96 + 252/96 = 24 + 252/96 = 276/96
276/96 simplified gives 23/8
So, 6/24 + 84/32 = 23/8
In mixed form: 27/8

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