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Add 18/32 and 42/84

18/32 + 42/84 is 17/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    42/84 = 42 × 8/84 × 8 = 336/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/672 + 336/672 = 378 + 336/672 = 714/672
  5. 714/672 simplified gives 17/16
  6. So, 18/32 + 42/84 = 17/16
    In mixed form: 11/16

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