Add 24/21 and 1/32
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 1/32
24/21 + 1/32 is 263/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
24/21 = 24 × 32/21 × 32 = 768/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672 - Add the two like fractions:
768/672 + 21/672 = 768 + 21/672 = 789/672 - 789/672 simplified gives 263/224
- So, 24/21 + 1/32 = 263/224
In mixed form: 139/224
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