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Add 42/21 and 7/32

1st number: 2 0/21, 2nd number: 7/32

42/21 + 7/32 is 71/32.

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,
    7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/672 + 147/672 = 1344 + 147/672 = 1491/672
  5. 1491/672 simplified gives 71/32
  6. So, 42/21 + 7/32 = 71/32
    In mixed form: 27/32

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