Add 32/6 and 21/72, Solve 5 2/6 + 21/72 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 21/72

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 21/72

32/6 + 21/72 is 45/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
32/6 = 32 × 12/6 × 12 = 384/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72
Add the two like fractions:
384/72 + 21/72 = 384 + 21/72 = 405/72
405/72 simplified gives 45/8
So, 32/6 + 21/72 = 45/8
In mixed form: 55/8

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