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Add 21/36 and 35/32

1st number: 21/36, 2nd number: 1 3/32

21/36 + 35/32 is 161/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    21/36 = 21 × 8/36 × 8 = 168/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    35/32 = 35 × 9/32 × 9 = 315/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/288 + 315/288 = 168 + 315/288 = 483/288
  5. 483/288 simplified gives 161/96
  6. So, 21/36 + 35/32 = 161/96
    In mixed form: 165/96

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