Add 32/21 and 4/7
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 4/7
32/21 + 4/7 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
32/21 = 32 × 1/21 × 1 = 32/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
4/7 = 4 × 3/7 × 3 = 12/21 - Add the two like fractions:
32/21 + 12/21 = 32 + 12/21 = 44/21 - So, 32/21 + 4/7 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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