Add 72/32 and 6/84, Solve 2 8/32 + 6/84 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 6/84

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 6/84

72/32 + 6/84 is 65/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
72/32 = 72 × 21/32 × 21 = 1512/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
6/84 = 6 × 8/84 × 8 = 48/672
Add the two like fractions:
1512/672 + 48/672 = 1512 + 48/672 = 1560/672
1560/672 simplified gives 65/28
So, 72/32 + 6/84 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28

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