Add 36/32 and 12/84, Solve 1 4/32 + 12/84 as a fraction

Add 36/32 and 12/84

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 12/84

36/32 + 12/84 is 71/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
12/84 = 12 × 8/84 × 8 = 96/672
Add the two like fractions:
756/672 + 96/672 = 756 + 96/672 = 852/672
852/672 simplified gives 71/56
So, 36/32 + 12/84 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56

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