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Add 3/4 and 32/21

1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 11/21

3/4 + 32/21 is 191/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    3/4 = 3 × 21/4 × 21 = 63/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
    32/21 = 32 × 4/21 × 4 = 128/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/84 + 128/84 = 63 + 128/84 = 191/84
  5. So, 3/4 + 32/21 = 191/84
    In mixed form: 223/84

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