Add 21/32 and 28/10, Solve 21/32 + 2 8/10 as a fraction

Add 21/32 and 28/10

1^st number: 21/32, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

21/32 + 28/10 is 553/160.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
21/32 = 21 × 5/32 × 5 = 105/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 16 = 160,
28/10 = 28 × 16/10 × 16 = 448/160
Add the two like fractions:
105/160 + 448/160 = 105 + 448/160 = 553/160
So, 21/32 + 28/10 = 553/160
In mixed form: 373/160

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