Add 21/32 and 5/21
21/32 + 5/21 is 601/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 21 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
21/32 = 21 × 21/32 × 21 = 441/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672 - Add the two like fractions:
441/672 + 160/672 = 441 + 160/672 = 601/672 - So, 21/32 + 5/21 = 601/672
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