Add 45/21 and 6/32, Solve 2 3/21 + 6/32 as a fraction

Add 45/21 and 6/32

1^st number: 2 3/21, 2^nd number: 6/32

45/21 + 6/32 is 261/112.

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,
45/21 = 45 × 32/21 × 32 = 1440/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
Add the two like fractions:
1440/672 + 126/672 = 1440 + 126/672 = 1566/672
1566/672 simplified gives 261/112
So, 45/21 + 6/32 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112

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