Add 14/21 and 21/32
14/21 + 21/32 is 127/96.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 32/21 × 32 = 448/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672 - Add the two like fractions:
448/672 + 441/672 = 448 + 441/672 = 889/672 - 889/672 simplified gives 127/96
- So, 14/21 + 21/32 = 127/96
In mixed form: 131/96
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