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Add 50/21 and 12/32

1st number: 2 8/21, 2nd number: 12/32

50/21 + 12/32 is 463/168.

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,
    50/21 = 50 × 32/21 × 32 = 1600/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/672 + 252/672 = 1600 + 252/672 = 1852/672
  5. 1852/672 simplified gives 463/168
  6. So, 50/21 + 12/32 = 463/168
    In mixed form: 2127/168

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