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Add 6/7 and 6/32

6/7 + 6/32 is 117/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
    6/7 = 6 × 32/7 × 32 = 192/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/224 + 42/224 = 192 + 42/224 = 234/224
  5. 234/224 simplified gives 117/112
  6. So, 6/7 + 6/32 = 117/112
    In mixed form: 15/112

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