Add 30/21 and 24/32, Solve 1 9/21 + 24/32 as a fraction

Add 30/21 and 24/32

1^st number: 1 9/21, 2^nd number: 24/32

30/21 + 24/32 is 61/28.

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,
30/21 = 30 × 32/21 × 32 = 960/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
24/32 = 24 × 21/32 × 21 = 504/672
Add the two like fractions:
960/672 + 504/672 = 960 + 504/672 = 1464/672
1464/672 simplified gives 61/28
So, 30/21 + 24/32 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28

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