Add 32/35 and 21/32
32/35 + 21/32 is 1759/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
32/35 = 32 × 32/35 × 32 = 1024/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
1024/1120 + 735/1120 = 1024 + 735/1120 = 1759/1120 - So, 32/35 + 21/32 = 1759/1120
In mixed form: 1639/1120
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