Add 5/21 and 70/32, Solve 5/21 + 2 6/32 as a fraction

Add 5/21 and 70/32

1^st number: 5/21, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

5/21 + 70/32 is 815/336.

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,
70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672
Add the two like fractions:
160/672 + 1470/672 = 160 + 1470/672 = 1630/672
1630/672 simplified gives 815/336
So, 5/21 + 70/32 = 815/336
In mixed form: 2143/336

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