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Add 32/21 and 7/75

1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 7/75

32/21 + 7/75 is 283/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    32/21 = 32 × 25/21 × 25 = 800/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    7/75 = 7 × 7/75 × 7 = 49/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/525 + 49/525 = 800 + 49/525 = 849/525
  5. 849/525 simplified gives 283/175
  6. So, 32/21 + 7/75 = 283/175
    In mixed form: 1108/175

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