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Add 5/21 and 30/32

5/21 + 30/32 is 395/336.

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,
    5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    30/32 = 30 × 21/32 × 21 = 630/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/672 + 630/672 = 160 + 630/672 = 790/672
  5. 790/672 simplified gives 395/336
  6. So, 5/21 + 30/32 = 395/336
    In mixed form: 159/336

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