Add 32/21 and 14/15
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 14/15
32/21 + 14/15 is 86/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 15 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
14/15 = 14 × 7/15 × 7 = 98/105 - Add the two like fractions:
160/105 + 98/105 = 160 + 98/105 = 258/105 - 258/105 simplified gives 86/35
- So, 32/21 + 14/15 = 86/35
In mixed form: 216/35
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