Add 32/18 and 3/84
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 3/84
32/18 + 3/84 is 457/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
32/18 = 32 × 14/18 × 14 = 448/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
448/252 + 9/252 = 448 + 9/252 = 457/252 - So, 32/18 + 3/84 = 457/252
In mixed form: 1205/252
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