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Add 6/32 and 35/84

6/32 + 35/84 is 29/48.

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,
    6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/672 + 280/672 = 126 + 280/672 = 406/672
  5. 406/672 simplified gives 29/48
  6. So, 6/32 + 35/84 = 29/48

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