Add 32/24 and 15/21, Solve 1 8/24 + 15/21 as a fraction

Add 32/24 and 15/21

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 15/21

32/24 + 15/21 is 43/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168
Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 120/168 = 224 + 120/168 = 344/168
344/168 simplified gives 43/21
So, 32/24 + 15/21 = 43/21
In mixed form: 21/21

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