Add 75/32 and 50/84
1st number: 2 11/32, 2nd number: 50/84
75/32 + 50/84 is 1975/672.
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,
75/32 = 75 × 21/32 × 21 = 1575/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/672 + 400/672 = 1575 + 400/672 = 1975/672 - So, 75/32 + 50/84 = 1975/672
In mixed form: 2631/672
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