Add 5/84 and 21/32
5/84 + 21/32 is 481/672.
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,
21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672 - Add the two like fractions:
40/672 + 441/672 = 40 + 441/672 = 481/672 - So, 5/84 + 21/32 = 481/672
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/84+21/32 5/84+42/32 5/84+21/64 15/84+21/32 5/84+63/32 5/84+21/96 25/84+21/32 35/84+21/32