Add 84/32 and 42/27
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1 15/27
84/32 + 42/27 is 301/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
84/32 = 84 × 27/32 × 27 = 2268/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/864 + 1344/864 = 2268 + 1344/864 = 3612/864 - 3612/864 simplified gives 301/72
- So, 84/32 + 42/27 = 301/72
In mixed form: 413/72
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