Add 7/84 and 2/32
7/84 + 2/32 is 7/48.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 8/84 × 8 = 56/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Add the two like fractions:
56/672 + 42/672 = 56 + 42/672 = 98/672 - 98/672 simplified gives 7/48
- So, 7/84 + 2/32 = 7/48
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