Add 3/32 and 21/18, Solve 3/32 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 3/32 and 21/18

1^st number: 3/32, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

3/32 + 21/18 is 121/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
3/32 = 3 × 9/32 × 9 = 27/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
21/18 = 21 × 16/18 × 16 = 336/288
Add the two like fractions:
27/288 + 336/288 = 27 + 336/288 = 363/288
363/288 simplified gives 121/96
So, 3/32 + 21/18 = 121/96
In mixed form: 125/96

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