Add 24/21 and 6/32
1st number: 1 3/21, 2nd number: 6/32
24/21 + 6/32 is 149/112.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672 - Add the two like fractions:
768/672 + 126/672 = 768 + 126/672 = 894/672 - 894/672 simplified gives 149/112
- So, 24/21 + 6/32 = 149/112
In mixed form: 137/112
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