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Add 10/21 and 32/5

1st number: 10/21, 2nd number: 6 2/5

10/21 + 32/5 is 722/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 5 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    10/21 = 10 × 5/21 × 5 = 50/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
    32/5 = 32 × 21/5 × 21 = 672/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/105 + 672/105 = 50 + 672/105 = 722/105
  5. So, 10/21 + 32/5 = 722/105
    In mixed form: 692/105

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