Add 32/35 and 3/21
32/35 + 3/21 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
32/35 = 32 × 3/35 × 3 = 96/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
3/21 = 3 × 5/21 × 5 = 15/105 - Add the two like fractions:
96/105 + 15/105 = 96 + 15/105 = 111/105 - 111/105 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 32/35 + 3/21 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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