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Add 30/21 and 5/32

1st number: 1 9/21, 2nd number: 5/32

30/21 + 5/32 is 355/224.

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,
    30/21 = 30 × 32/21 × 32 = 960/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/672 + 105/672 = 960 + 105/672 = 1065/672
  5. 1065/672 simplified gives 355/224
  6. So, 30/21 + 5/32 = 355/224
    In mixed form: 1131/224

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