Add 32/21 and 35/4
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 8 3/4
32/21 + 35/4 is 863/84.
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,
35/4 = 35 × 21/4 × 21 = 735/84 - Add the two like fractions:
128/84 + 735/84 = 128 + 735/84 = 863/84 - So, 32/21 + 35/4 = 863/84
In mixed form: 1023/84
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