Add 32/14 and 4/21
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 4/21
32/14 + 4/21 is 52/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
32/14 = 32 × 3/14 × 3 = 96/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
4/21 = 4 × 2/21 × 2 = 8/42 - Add the two like fractions:
96/42 + 8/42 = 96 + 8/42 = 104/42 - 104/42 simplified gives 52/21
- So, 32/14 + 4/21 = 52/21
In mixed form: 210/21
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