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Add 21/10 and 45/32

1st number: 2 1/10, 2nd number: 1 13/32

21/10 + 45/32 is 561/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    21/10 = 21 × 16/10 × 16 = 336/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/160 + 225/160 = 336 + 225/160 = 561/160
  5. So, 21/10 + 45/32 = 561/160
    In mixed form: 381/160

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