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Add 32/72 and 70/84

32/72 + 70/84 is 23/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 84 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    32/72 = 32 × 7/72 × 7 = 224/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    70/84 = 70 × 6/84 × 6 = 420/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/504 + 420/504 = 224 + 420/504 = 644/504
  5. 644/504 simplified gives 23/18
  6. So, 32/72 + 70/84 = 23/18
    In mixed form: 15/18

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