Add 5/32 and 15/21
5/32 + 15/21 is 195/224.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672 - Add the two like fractions:
105/672 + 480/672 = 105 + 480/672 = 585/672 - 585/672 simplified gives 195/224
- So, 5/32 + 15/21 = 195/224
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