Add 32/21 and 35/15, Solve 1 11/21 + 2 5/15 as a fraction

Add 32/21 and 35/15

1^st number: 1 11/21, 2^nd number: 2 5/15

32/21 + 35/15 is 27/7.

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,
35/15 = 35 × 7/15 × 7 = 245/105
Add the two like fractions:
160/105 + 245/105 = 160 + 245/105 = 405/105
405/105 simplified gives 27/7
So, 32/21 + 35/15 = 27/7
In mixed form: 36/7

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