Add 32/21 and 49/5
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 9 4/5
32/21 + 49/5 is 1189/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 5 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 5 × 21 = 105,
49/5 = 49 × 21/5 × 21 = 1029/105 - Add the two like fractions:
160/105 + 1029/105 = 160 + 1029/105 = 1189/105 - So, 32/21 + 49/5 = 1189/105
In mixed form: 1134/105
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