Add 70/84 and 6/32
70/84 + 6/32 is 49/48.
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,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672 - Add the two like fractions:
560/672 + 126/672 = 560 + 126/672 = 686/672 - 686/672 simplified gives 49/48
- So, 70/84 + 6/32 = 49/48
In mixed form: 11/48
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