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Add 21/32 and 5/35

21/32 + 5/35 is 179/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    5/35 = 5 × 32/35 × 32 = 160/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1120 + 160/1120 = 735 + 160/1120 = 895/1120
  5. 895/1120 simplified gives 179/224
  6. So, 21/32 + 5/35 = 179/224

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