Add 36/32 and 42/84
1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 42/84
36/32 + 42/84 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/84 = 42 × 8/84 × 8 = 336/672 - Add the two like fractions:
756/672 + 336/672 = 756 + 336/672 = 1092/672 - 1092/672 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 36/32 + 42/84 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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