Add 32/84 and 21/30
32/84 + 21/30 is 227/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
32/84 = 32 × 5/84 × 5 = 160/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
21/30 = 21 × 14/30 × 14 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
160/420 + 294/420 = 160 + 294/420 = 454/420 - 454/420 simplified gives 227/210
- So, 32/84 + 21/30 = 227/210
In mixed form: 117/210
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