Add 21/12 and 10/32
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 10/32
21/12 + 10/32 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 30/96 = 168 + 30/96 = 198/96 - 198/96 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 21/12 + 10/32 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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