Add 32/21 and 15/24
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 15/24
32/21 + 15/24 is 361/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
256/168 + 105/168 = 256 + 105/168 = 361/168 - So, 32/21 + 15/24 = 361/168
In mixed form: 225/168
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