Add 36/32 and 28/21, Solve 1 4/32 + 1 7/21 as a fraction

Add 36/32 and 28/21

1^st number: 1 4/32, 2^nd number: 1 7/21

36/32 + 28/21 is 59/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
28/21 = 28 × 32/21 × 32 = 896/672
Add the two like fractions:
756/672 + 896/672 = 756 + 896/672 = 1652/672
1652/672 simplified gives 59/24
So, 36/32 + 28/21 = 59/24
In mixed form: 211/24

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