Add 32/21 and 28/25
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1 3/25
32/21 + 28/25 is 1388/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
32/21 = 32 × 25/21 × 25 = 800/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
28/25 = 28 × 21/25 × 21 = 588/525 - Add the two like fractions:
800/525 + 588/525 = 800 + 588/525 = 1388/525 - So, 32/21 + 28/25 = 1388/525
In mixed form: 2338/525
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