Add 45/32 and 6/21
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 6/21
45/32 + 6/21 is 379/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672 - Add the two like fractions:
945/672 + 192/672 = 945 + 192/672 = 1137/672 - 1137/672 simplified gives 379/224
- So, 45/32 + 6/21 = 379/224
In mixed form: 1155/224
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