Add 5/32 and 9/84
5/32 + 9/84 is 59/224.
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,
9/84 = 9 × 8/84 × 8 = 72/672 - Add the two like fractions:
105/672 + 72/672 = 105 + 72/672 = 177/672 - 177/672 simplified gives 59/224
- So, 5/32 + 9/84 = 59/224
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