Add 1/32 and 8/21
1/32 + 8/21 is 277/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
8/21 = 8 × 32/21 × 32 = 256/672 - Add the two like fractions:
21/672 + 256/672 = 21 + 256/672 = 277/672 - So, 1/32 + 8/21 = 277/672
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