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Add 70/84 and 6/32

70/84 + 6/32 is 49/48.

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,
    70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/672 + 126/672 = 560 + 126/672 = 686/672
  5. 686/672 simplified gives 49/48
  6. So, 70/84 + 6/32 = 49/48
    In mixed form: 11/48

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