Add 2/21 and 8/32
2/21 + 8/32 is 29/84.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
8/32 = 8 × 21/32 × 21 = 168/672 - Add the two like fractions:
64/672 + 168/672 = 64 + 168/672 = 232/672 - 232/672 simplified gives 29/84
- So, 2/21 + 8/32 = 29/84
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