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Add 21/72 and 14/32

21/72 + 14/32 is 35/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 32 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    21/72 = 21 × 4/72 × 4 = 84/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    14/32 = 14 × 9/32 × 9 = 126/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/288 + 126/288 = 84 + 126/288 = 210/288
  5. 210/288 simplified gives 35/48
  6. So, 21/72 + 14/32 = 35/48

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