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Add 3/32 and 5/21

3/32 + 5/21 is 223/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 21 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/672 + 160/672 = 63 + 160/672 = 223/672
  5. So, 3/32 + 5/21 = 223/672

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