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Add 21/36 and 7/32

21/36 + 7/32 is 77/96.

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,
    7/32 = 7 × 9/32 × 9 = 63/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/288 + 63/288 = 168 + 63/288 = 231/288
  5. 231/288 simplified gives 77/96
  6. So, 21/36 + 7/32 = 77/96

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