Add 16/21 and 49/32, Solve 16/21 + 1 17/32 as a fraction

Add 16/21 and 49/32

1^st number: 16/21, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

16/21 + 49/32 is 1541/672.

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,
16/21 = 16 × 32/21 × 32 = 512/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
49/32 = 49 × 21/32 × 21 = 1029/672
Add the two like fractions:
512/672 + 1029/672 = 512 + 1029/672 = 1541/672
So, 16/21 + 49/32 = 1541/672
In mixed form: 2197/672

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