Add 21/32 and 21/9
1st number: 21/32, 2nd number: 2 3/9
21/32 + 21/9 is 287/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 9 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
21/9 = 21 × 32/9 × 32 = 672/288 - Add the two like fractions:
189/288 + 672/288 = 189 + 672/288 = 861/288 - 861/288 simplified gives 287/96
- So, 21/32 + 21/9 = 287/96
In mixed form: 295/96
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