Add 28/84 and 12/32
28/84 + 12/32 is 17/24.
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,
28/84 = 28 × 8/84 × 8 = 224/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672 - Add the two like fractions:
224/672 + 252/672 = 224 + 252/672 = 476/672 - 476/672 simplified gives 17/24
- So, 28/84 + 12/32 = 17/24
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