Add 2/32 and 9/21
2/32 + 9/21 is 55/112.
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,
9/21 = 9 × 32/21 × 32 = 288/672 - Add the two like fractions:
42/672 + 288/672 = 42 + 288/672 = 330/672 - 330/672 simplified gives 55/112
- So, 2/32 + 9/21 = 55/112
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