Add 5/84 and 12/32
5/84 + 12/32 is 73/168.
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,
5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672 - Add the two like fractions:
40/672 + 252/672 = 40 + 252/672 = 292/672 - 292/672 simplified gives 73/168
- So, 5/84 + 12/32 = 73/168
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