Add 32/21 and 2/4
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 2/4
32/21 + 2/4 is 85/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
32/21 = 32 × 4/21 × 4 = 128/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
2/4 = 2 × 21/4 × 21 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
128/84 + 42/84 = 128 + 42/84 = 170/84 - 170/84 simplified gives 85/42
- So, 32/21 + 2/4 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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