Add 32/21 and 5/25, Solve 1 11/21 + 5/25 as a fraction

Add 32/21 and 5/25

1^st number: 1 11/21, 2^nd number: 5/25

32/21 + 5/25 is 181/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 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 25 × 21 = 525,
5/25 = 5 × 21/25 × 21 = 105/525
Add the two like fractions:
800/525 + 105/525 = 800 + 105/525 = 905/525
905/525 simplified gives 181/105
So, 32/21 + 5/25 = 181/105
In mixed form: 176/105

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