Add 84/3 and 2/32
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2/32
84/3 + 2/32 is 449/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
84/3 = 84 × 32/3 × 32 = 2688/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/96 + 6/96 = 2688 + 6/96 = 2694/96 - 2694/96 simplified gives 449/16
- So, 84/3 + 2/32 = 449/16
In mixed form: 281/16
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