Add 32/12 and 15/21
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 15/21
32/12 + 15/21 is 71/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
32/12 = 32 × 7/12 × 7 = 224/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
15/21 = 15 × 4/21 × 4 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
224/84 + 60/84 = 224 + 60/84 = 284/84 - 284/84 simplified gives 71/21
- So, 32/12 + 15/21 = 71/21
In mixed form: 38/21
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