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Add 14/84 and 9/32

14/84 + 9/32 is 43/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    14/84 = 14 × 8/84 × 8 = 112/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/672 + 189/672 = 112 + 189/672 = 301/672
  5. 301/672 simplified gives 43/96
  6. So, 14/84 + 9/32 = 43/96

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