Add 56/32 and 1/21, Solve 1 24/32 + 1/21 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 1/21

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 1/21

56/32 + 1/21 is 151/84.

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,
56/32 = 56 × 21/32 × 21 = 1176/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672
Add the two like fractions:
1176/672 + 32/672 = 1176 + 32/672 = 1208/672
1208/672 simplified gives 151/84
So, 56/32 + 1/21 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84

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