Add 5/84 and 2/32
5/84 + 2/32 is 41/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
40/672 + 42/672 = 40 + 42/672 = 82/672 - 82/672 simplified gives 41/336
- So, 5/84 + 2/32 = 41/336
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/84+2/32 5/84+4/32 5/84+2/64 15/84+2/32 5/84+6/32 5/84+2/96 25/84+2/32 5/84+10/32 35/84+2/32 5/84+14/32