Add 21/6 and 15/32
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 15/32
21/6 + 15/32 is 127/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
21/6 = 21 × 16/6 × 16 = 336/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
336/96 + 45/96 = 336 + 45/96 = 381/96 - 381/96 simplified gives 127/32
- So, 21/6 + 15/32 = 127/32
In mixed form: 331/32
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