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Add 3/21 and 30/32

3/21 + 30/32 is 121/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/672 + 630/672 = 96 + 630/672 = 726/672
  5. 726/672 simplified gives 121/112
  6. So, 3/21 + 30/32 = 121/112
    In mixed form: 19/112

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