Add 21/32 and 1/16
21/32 + 1/16 is 23/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 16 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
21/32 = 21 × 1/32 × 1 = 21/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
1/16 = 1 × 2/16 × 2 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
21/32 + 2/32 = 21 + 2/32 = 23/32 - So, 21/32 + 1/16 = 23/32
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