Add 21/35 and 21/32
21/35 + 21/32 is 201/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
21/35 = 21 × 32/35 × 32 = 672/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
672/1120 + 735/1120 = 672 + 735/1120 = 1407/1120 - 1407/1120 simplified gives 201/160
- So, 21/35 + 21/32 = 201/160
In mixed form: 141/160
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 42/35+21/32 21/35+42/32 21/70+21/32 21/35+21/64 63/35+21/32 21/35+63/32 21/35+21/96