Add 32/8 and 15/21
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 15/21
32/8 + 15/21 is 33/7.
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,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 120/168 = 672 + 120/168 = 792/168 - 792/168 simplified gives 33/7
- So, 32/8 + 15/21 = 33/7
In mixed form: 45/7
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