Add 32/16 and 15/21
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 15/21
32/16 + 15/21 is 19/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
32/16 = 32 × 21/16 × 21 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
15/21 = 15 × 16/21 × 16 = 240/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 240/336 = 672 + 240/336 = 912/336 - 912/336 simplified gives 19/7
- So, 32/16 + 15/21 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7
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