Add 32/3 and 9/21
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 9/21
32/3 + 9/21 is 233/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
32/3 = 32 × 7/3 × 7 = 224/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
9/21 = 9 × 1/21 × 1 = 9/21 - Add the two like fractions:
224/21 + 9/21 = 224 + 9/21 = 233/21 - So, 32/3 + 9/21 = 233/21
In mixed form: 112/21
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