Add 32/21 and 5/10
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 5/10
32/21 + 5/10 is 85/42.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 21/10 × 21 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
320/210 + 105/210 = 320 + 105/210 = 425/210 - 425/210 simplified gives 85/42
- So, 32/21 + 5/10 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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