Add 32/24 and 3/84
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 3/84
32/24 + 3/84 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
3/84 = 3 × 2/84 × 2 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 6/168 = 224 + 6/168 = 230/168 - 230/168 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 32/24 + 3/84 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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