Add 12/84 and 3/32
12/84 + 3/32 is 53/224.
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,
12/84 = 12 × 8/84 × 8 = 96/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
96/672 + 63/672 = 96 + 63/672 = 159/672 - 159/672 simplified gives 53/224
- So, 12/84 + 3/32 = 53/224
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