Add 32/8 and 12/21
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 12/21
32/8 + 12/21 is 32/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
32/8 = 32 × 21/8 × 21 = 672/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
12/21 = 12 × 8/21 × 8 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 96/168 = 672 + 96/168 = 768/168 - 768/168 simplified gives 32/7
- So, 32/8 + 12/21 = 32/7
In mixed form: 44/7
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