Add 2/84 and 45/32
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 13/32
2/84 + 45/32 is 961/672.
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,
45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672 - Add the two like fractions:
16/672 + 945/672 = 16 + 945/672 = 961/672 - So, 2/84 + 45/32 = 961/672
In mixed form: 1289/672
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