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Add 6/32 and 9/21

6/32 + 9/21 is 69/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 21 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 21 × 32 = 672,
    9/21 = 9 × 32/21 × 32 = 288/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/672 + 288/672 = 126 + 288/672 = 414/672
  5. 414/672 simplified gives 69/112
  6. So, 6/32 + 9/21 = 69/112

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