Add 32/84 and 18/24
32/84 + 18/24 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
32/84 = 32 × 2/84 × 2 = 64/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
64/168 + 126/168 = 64 + 126/168 = 190/168 - 190/168 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 32/84 + 18/24 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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