Add 24/21 and 3/32, Solve 1 3/21 + 3/32 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 3/32

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 3/32

24/21 + 3/32 is 277/224.

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,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672
Add the two like fractions:
768/672 + 63/672 = 768 + 63/672 = 831/672
831/672 simplified gives 277/224
So, 24/21 + 3/32 = 277/224
In mixed form: 153/224

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