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Add 32/21 and 35/24

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 1 11/24

32/21 + 35/24 is 167/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    32/21 = 32 × 8/21 × 8 = 256/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/168 + 245/168 = 256 + 245/168 = 501/168
  5. 501/168 simplified gives 167/56
  6. So, 32/21 + 35/24 = 167/56
    In mixed form: 255/56

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