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Add 35/84 and 63/32

1st number: 35/84, 2nd number: 1 31/32

35/84 + 63/32 is 229/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    63/32 = 63 × 21/32 × 21 = 1323/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/672 + 1323/672 = 280 + 1323/672 = 1603/672
  5. 1603/672 simplified gives 229/96
  6. So, 35/84 + 63/32 = 229/96
    In mixed form: 237/96

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