Add 84/32 and 16/9
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1 7/9
84/32 + 16/9 is 317/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
84/32 = 84 × 9/32 × 9 = 756/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
16/9 = 16 × 32/9 × 32 = 512/288 - Add the two like fractions:
756/288 + 512/288 = 756 + 512/288 = 1268/288 - 1268/288 simplified gives 317/72
- So, 84/32 + 16/9 = 317/72
In mixed form: 429/72
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