Add 84/32 and 24/75
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 24/75
84/32 + 24/75 is 589/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 75 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
84/32 = 84 × 75/32 × 75 = 6300/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
24/75 = 24 × 32/75 × 32 = 768/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
6300/2400 + 768/2400 = 6300 + 768/2400 = 7068/2400 - 7068/2400 simplified gives 589/200
- So, 84/32 + 24/75 = 589/200
In mixed form: 2189/200
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