Add 32/21 and 2/14
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 2/14
32/21 + 2/14 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
32/21 = 32 × 2/21 × 2 = 64/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
2/14 = 2 × 3/14 × 3 = 6/42 - Add the two like fractions:
64/42 + 6/42 = 64 + 6/42 = 70/42 - 70/42 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 32/21 + 2/14 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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