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Add 1/21 and 16/32

1/21 + 16/32 is 23/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    16/32 = 16 × 21/32 × 21 = 336/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/672 + 336/672 = 32 + 336/672 = 368/672
  5. 368/672 simplified gives 23/42
  6. So, 1/21 + 16/32 = 23/42

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