Add 72/84 and 9/32
72/84 + 9/32 is 255/224.
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,
72/84 = 72 × 8/84 × 8 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 189/672 = 576 + 189/672 = 765/672 - 765/672 simplified gives 255/224
- So, 72/84 + 9/32 = 255/224
In mixed form: 131/224
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