Add 2/32 and 2/21
2/32 + 2/21 is 53/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
2/32 = 2 × 21/32 × 21 = 42/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672 - Add the two like fractions:
42/672 + 64/672 = 42 + 64/672 = 106/672 - 106/672 simplified gives 53/336
- So, 2/32 + 2/21 = 53/336
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