Add 5/32 and 70/84
5/32 + 70/84 is 95/96.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Add the two like fractions:
105/672 + 560/672 = 105 + 560/672 = 665/672 - 665/672 simplified gives 95/96
- So, 5/32 + 70/84 = 95/96
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