Add 75/32 and 5/84, Solve 2 11/32 + 5/84 as a fraction

Add 75/32 and 5/84

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 5/84

75/32 + 5/84 is 1615/672.

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,
75/32 = 75 × 21/32 × 21 = 1575/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672
Add the two like fractions:
1575/672 + 40/672 = 1575 + 40/672 = 1615/672
So, 75/32 + 5/84 = 1615/672
In mixed form: 2271/672

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