Add 5/21 and 35/32, Solve 5/21 + 1 3/32 as a fraction

Add 5/21 and 35/32

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

5/21 + 35/32 is 895/672.

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,
5/21 = 5 × 32/21 × 32 = 160/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
35/32 = 35 × 21/32 × 21 = 735/672
Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 735/672 = 160 + 735/672 = 895/672
So, 5/21 + 35/32 = 895/672
In mixed form: 1223/672

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