Add 32/21 and 2/15, Solve 1 11/21 + 2/15 as a fraction

Add 32/21 and 2/15

1^st number: 1 11/21, 2^nd number: 2/15

32/21 + 2/15 is 58/35.

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,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105
Add the two like fractions:
160/105 + 14/105 = 160 + 14/105 = 174/105
174/105 simplified gives 58/35
So, 32/21 + 2/15 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35

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