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Add 32/10 and 42/21

1st number: 3 2/10, 2nd number: 2 0/21

32/10 + 42/21 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 21 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    32/10 = 32 × 21/10 × 21 = 672/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    42/21 = 42 × 10/21 × 10 = 420/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/210 + 420/210 = 672 + 420/210 = 1092/210
  5. 1092/210 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 32/10 + 42/21 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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