Add 15/32 and 21/10, Solve 15/32 + 2 1/10 as a fraction

Add 15/32 and 21/10

1^st number: 15/32, 2^nd number: 2 1/10

15/32 + 21/10 is 411/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 10 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
21/10 = 21 × 16/10 × 16 = 336/160
Add the two like fractions:
75/160 + 336/160 = 75 + 336/160 = 411/160
So, 15/32 + 21/10 = 411/160
In mixed form: 291/160

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