Add 32/21 and 45/10
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 4 5/10
32/21 + 45/10 is 253/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
32/21 = 32 × 10/21 × 10 = 320/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
45/10 = 45 × 21/10 × 21 = 945/210 - Add the two like fractions:
320/210 + 945/210 = 320 + 945/210 = 1265/210 - 1265/210 simplified gives 253/42
- So, 32/21 + 45/10 = 253/42
In mixed form: 61/42
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