Add 32/21 and 16/30
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 16/30
32/21 + 16/30 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
32/21 = 32 × 10/21 × 10 = 320/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
320/210 + 112/210 = 320 + 112/210 = 432/210 - 432/210 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 32/21 + 16/30 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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