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Add 21/32 and 21/10

1st number: 21/32, 2nd number: 2 1/10

21/32 + 21/10 is 441/160.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
    21/10 = 21 × 16/10 × 16 = 336/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/160 + 336/160 = 105 + 336/160 = 441/160
  5. So, 21/32 + 21/10 = 441/160
    In mixed form: 2121/160

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