Add 24/32 and 1/84
24/32 + 1/84 is 16/21.
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,
24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
1/84 = 1 × 8/84 × 8 = 8/672 - Add the two like fractions:
504/672 + 8/672 = 504 + 8/672 = 512/672 - 512/672 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 24/32 + 1/84 = 16/21
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