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Add 6/84 and 21/32

6/84 + 21/32 is 163/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/672 + 441/672 = 48 + 441/672 = 489/672
5. 489/672 simplified gives 163/224
6. So, 6/84 + 21/32 = 163/224

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