Add 1/21 and 16/32
1/21 + 16/32 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
16/32 = 16 × 21/32 × 21 = 336/672 - Add the two like fractions:
32/672 + 336/672 = 32 + 336/672 = 368/672 - 368/672 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 1/21 + 16/32 = 23/42
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