Add 32/84 and 15/42
32/84 + 15/42 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
32/84 = 32 × 1/84 × 1 = 32/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
15/42 = 15 × 2/42 × 2 = 30/84 - Add the two like fractions:
32/84 + 30/84 = 32 + 30/84 = 62/84 - 62/84 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 32/84 + 15/42 = 31/42
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