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Add 42/21 and 1/32

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 1/32

42/21 + 1/32 is 65/32.

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,
    42/21 = 42 × 32/21 × 32 = 1344/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/672 + 21/672 = 1344 + 21/672 = 1365/672
  5. 1365/672 simplified gives 65/32
  6. So, 42/21 + 1/32 = 65/32
    In mixed form: 21/32

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