Add 32/21 and 9/72
1st number: 1 11/21, 2nd number: 9/72
32/21 + 9/72 is 277/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 24 = 504,
32/21 = 32 × 24/21 × 24 = 768/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
9/72 = 9 × 7/72 × 7 = 63/504 - Add the two like fractions:
768/504 + 63/504 = 768 + 63/504 = 831/504 - 831/504 simplified gives 277/168
- So, 32/21 + 9/72 = 277/168
In mixed form: 1109/168
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