Add 10/21 and 36/32, Solve 10/21 + 1 4/32 as a fraction

Add 10/21 and 36/32

1^st number: 10/21, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

10/21 + 36/32 is 269/168.

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,
10/21 = 10 × 32/21 × 32 = 320/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672
Add the two like fractions:
320/672 + 756/672 = 320 + 756/672 = 1076/672
1076/672 simplified gives 269/168
So, 10/21 + 36/32 = 269/168
In mixed form: 1101/168

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