Add 84/32 and 45/70
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 45/70
84/32 + 45/70 is 183/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 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 70 × 16 = 1120,
45/70 = 45 × 16/70 × 16 = 720/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/1120 + 720/1120 = 2940 + 720/1120 = 3660/1120 - 3660/1120 simplified gives 183/56
- So, 84/32 + 45/70 = 183/56
In mixed form: 315/56
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