Add 32/4 and 3/21, Solve 8 0/4 + 3/21 as a fraction

Add 32/4 and 3/21

1^st number: 8 0/4, 2^nd number: 3/21

32/4 + 3/21 is 57/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 21 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
32/4 = 32 × 21/4 × 21 = 672/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
3/21 = 3 × 4/21 × 4 = 12/84
Add the two like fractions:
672/84 + 12/84 = 672 + 12/84 = 684/84
684/84 simplified gives 57/7
So, 32/4 + 3/21 = 57/7
In mixed form: 81/7

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