Add 6/48 and 84/32, Solve 6/48 + 2 20/32 as a fraction

Add 6/48 and 84/32

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 2 20/32

6/48 + 84/32 is 11/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
84/32 = 84 × 3/32 × 3 = 252/96
Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 252/96 = 12 + 252/96 = 264/96
264/96 simplified gives 11/4
So, 6/48 + 84/32 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4

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