Add 32/84 and 20/18
1st number: 32/84, 2nd number: 1 2/18
32/84 + 20/18 is 94/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
32/84 = 32 × 3/84 × 3 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 280/252 = 96 + 280/252 = 376/252 - 376/252 simplified gives 94/63
- So, 32/84 + 20/18 = 94/63
In mixed form: 131/63
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