Add 32/21 and 20/8
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 2 4/8
32/21 + 20/8 is 169/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 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 8 × 21 = 168,
20/8 = 20 × 21/8 × 21 = 420/168 - Add the two like fractions:
256/168 + 420/168 = 256 + 420/168 = 676/168 - 676/168 simplified gives 169/42
- So, 32/21 + 20/8 = 169/42
In mixed form: 41/42
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