Add 21/32 and 2/8
21/32 + 2/8 is 29/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 8 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 8 × 4 = 32,
2/8 = 2 × 4/8 × 4 = 8/32 - Add the two like fractions:
21/32 + 8/32 = 21 + 8/32 = 29/32 - So, 21/32 + 2/8 = 29/32
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