Add 3/32 and 36/84
3/32 + 36/84 is 117/224.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
36/84 = 36 × 8/84 × 8 = 288/672 - Add the two like fractions:
63/672 + 288/672 = 63 + 288/672 = 351/672 - 351/672 simplified gives 117/224
- So, 3/32 + 36/84 = 117/224
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