Add 35/21 and 5/32, Solve 1 14/21 + 5/32 as a fraction

Add 35/21 and 5/32

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 5/32

35/21 + 5/32 is 175/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
35/21 = 35 × 32/21 × 32 = 1120/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672
Add the two like fractions:
1120/672 + 105/672 = 1120 + 105/672 = 1225/672
1225/672 simplified gives 175/96
So, 35/21 + 5/32 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96

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