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Add 36/21 and 20/32

1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 20/32

36/21 + 20/32 is 131/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    36/21 = 36 × 32/21 × 32 = 1152/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/672 + 420/672 = 1152 + 420/672 = 1572/672
  5. 1572/672 simplified gives 131/56
  6. So, 36/21 + 20/32 = 131/56
    In mixed form: 219/56

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