Add 30/32 and 50/84
30/32 + 50/84 is 515/336.
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,
30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Add the two like fractions:
630/672 + 400/672 = 630 + 400/672 = 1030/672 - 1030/672 simplified gives 515/336
- So, 30/32 + 50/84 = 515/336
In mixed form: 1179/336
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