Add 84/32 and 90/75
1st number: 2 20/32, 2nd number: 1 15/75
84/32 + 90/75 is 153/40.
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,
90/75 = 90 × 32/75 × 32 = 2880/2400 - Add the two like fractions:
6300/2400 + 2880/2400 = 6300 + 2880/2400 = 9180/2400 - 9180/2400 simplified gives 153/40
- So, 84/32 + 90/75 = 153/40
In mixed form: 333/40
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