Add 7/32 and 18/84
7/32 + 18/84 is 97/224.
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,
7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
18/84 = 18 × 8/84 × 8 = 144/672 - Add the two like fractions:
147/672 + 144/672 = 147 + 144/672 = 291/672 - 291/672 simplified gives 97/224
- So, 7/32 + 18/84 = 97/224
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