Add 32/12 and 21/49, Solve 2 8/12 + 21/49 as a fraction

Add 32/12 and 21/49

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 21/49

32/12 + 21/49 is 65/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 49 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
32/12 = 32 × 49/12 × 49 = 1568/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
21/49 = 21 × 12/49 × 12 = 252/588
Add the two like fractions:
1568/588 + 252/588 = 1568 + 252/588 = 1820/588
1820/588 simplified gives 65/21
So, 32/12 + 21/49 = 65/21
In mixed form: 32/21

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