Add 12/10 and 21/32, Solve 1 2/10 + 21/32 as a fraction

Add 12/10 and 21/32

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

12/10 + 21/32 is 297/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
12/10 = 12 × 16/10 × 16 = 192/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160
Add the two like fractions:
192/160 + 105/160 = 192 + 105/160 = 297/160
So, 12/10 + 21/32 = 297/160
In mixed form: 1137/160

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