Add 15/32 and 50/84
15/32 + 50/84 is 715/672.
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,
15/32 = 15 × 21/32 × 21 = 315/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Add the two like fractions:
315/672 + 400/672 = 315 + 400/672 = 715/672 - So, 15/32 + 50/84 = 715/672
In mixed form: 143/672
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