Add 21/36 and 49/32, Solve 21/36 + 1 17/32 as a fraction

Add 21/36 and 49/32

1^st number: 21/36, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

21/36 + 49/32 is 203/96.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
21/36 = 21 × 8/36 × 8 = 168/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
49/32 = 49 × 9/32 × 9 = 441/288
Add the two like fractions:
168/288 + 441/288 = 168 + 441/288 = 609/288
609/288 simplified gives 203/96
So, 21/36 + 49/32 = 203/96
In mixed form: 211/96

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