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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

  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,
    84/32 = 84 × 21/32 × 21 = 1764/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/672 + 1764/672 = 48 + 1764/672 = 1812/672
  5. 1812/672 simplified gives 151/56
  6. So, 6/84 + 84/32 = 151/56
    In mixed form: 239/56

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