Add 1/32 and 18/84
1/32 + 18/84 is 55/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672 - Add the two like fractions:
21/672 + 144/672 = 21 + 144/672 = 165/672 - 165/672 simplified gives 55/224
- So, 1/32 + 18/84 = 55/224
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