Add 70/84 and 21/32
70/84 + 21/32 is 143/96.
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,
70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672 - Add the two like fractions:
560/672 + 441/672 = 560 + 441/672 = 1001/672 - 1001/672 simplified gives 143/96
- So, 70/84 + 21/32 = 143/96
In mixed form: 147/96
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