Add 32/84 and 3/49
32/84 + 3/49 is 65/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
32/84 = 32 × 7/84 × 7 = 224/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
3/49 = 3 × 12/49 × 12 = 36/588 - Add the two like fractions:
224/588 + 36/588 = 224 + 36/588 = 260/588 - 260/588 simplified gives 65/147
- So, 32/84 + 3/49 = 65/147
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