Add 1/32 and 21/12, Solve 1/32 + 1 9/12 as a fraction

Add 1/32 and 21/12

1^st number: 1/32, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

1/32 + 21/12 is 57/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
1/32 = 1 × 3/32 × 3 = 3/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96
Add the two like fractions:
3/96 + 168/96 = 3 + 168/96 = 171/96
171/96 simplified gives 57/32
So, 1/32 + 21/12 = 57/32
In mixed form: 125/32

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