Add 14/84 and 5/32
14/84 + 5/32 is 31/96.
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,
14/84 = 14 × 8/84 × 8 = 112/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672 - Add the two like fractions:
112/672 + 105/672 = 112 + 105/672 = 217/672 - 217/672 simplified gives 31/96
- So, 14/84 + 5/32 = 31/96
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