Add 32/21 and 49/75
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 49/75
32/21 + 49/75 is 381/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
32/21 = 32 × 25/21 × 25 = 800/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
49/75 = 49 × 7/75 × 7 = 343/525 - Add the two like fractions:
800/525 + 343/525 = 800 + 343/525 = 1143/525 - 1143/525 simplified gives 381/175
- So, 32/21 + 49/75 = 381/175
In mixed form: 231/175
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