Add 32/21 and 10/8
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1 2/8
32/21 + 10/8 is 233/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
32/21 = 32 × 8/21 × 8 = 256/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
10/8 = 10 × 21/8 × 21 = 210/168 - Add the two like fractions:
256/168 + 210/168 = 256 + 210/168 = 466/168 - 466/168 simplified gives 233/84
- So, 32/21 + 10/8 = 233/84
In mixed form: 265/84
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