Add 2/84 and 18/32
2/84 + 18/32 is 197/336.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
18/32 = 18 × 21/32 × 21 = 378/672 - Add the two like fractions:
16/672 + 378/672 = 16 + 378/672 = 394/672 - 394/672 simplified gives 197/336
- So, 2/84 + 18/32 = 197/336
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