Add 6/84 and 84/32
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 2 20/32
6/84 + 84/32 is 151/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
84/32 = 84 × 21/32 × 21 = 1764/672 - Add the two like fractions:
48/672 + 1764/672 = 48 + 1764/672 = 1812/672 - 1812/672 simplified gives 151/56
- So, 6/84 + 84/32 = 151/56
In mixed form: 239/56
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