Add 32/56 and 4/84
32/56 + 4/84 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
32/56 = 32 × 3/56 × 3 = 96/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
4/84 = 4 × 2/84 × 2 = 8/168 - Add the two like fractions:
96/168 + 8/168 = 96 + 8/168 = 104/168 - 104/168 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 32/56 + 4/84 = 13/21
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