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Add 2/21 and 54/32

1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 22/32

2/21 + 54/32 is 599/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    54/32 = 54 × 21/32 × 21 = 1134/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/672 + 1134/672 = 64 + 1134/672 = 1198/672
  5. 1198/672 simplified gives 599/336
  6. So, 2/21 + 54/32 = 599/336
    In mixed form: 1263/336

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