Add 21/12 and 14/32
1st number: 1 9/12, 2nd number: 14/32
21/12 + 14/32 is 35/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
21/12 = 21 × 8/12 × 8 = 168/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Add the two like fractions:
168/96 + 42/96 = 168 + 42/96 = 210/96 - 210/96 simplified gives 35/16
- So, 21/12 + 14/32 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16
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