Add 84/32 and 1/35
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1/35
84/32 + 1/35 is 743/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
84/32 = 84 × 35/32 × 35 = 2940/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
1/35 = 1 × 32/35 × 32 = 32/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/1120 + 32/1120 = 2940 + 32/1120 = 2972/1120 - 2972/1120 simplified gives 743/280
- So, 84/32 + 1/35 = 743/280
In mixed form: 2183/280
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