Add 5/21 and 36/32
1st number: 5/21, 2nd number: 1 4/32
5/21 + 36/32 is 229/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
36/32 = 36 × 21/32 × 21 = 756/672 - Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 756/672 = 160 + 756/672 = 916/672 - 916/672 simplified gives 229/168
- So, 5/21 + 36/32 = 229/168
In mixed form: 161/168
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