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Add 56/32 and 3/21

1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 3/21

56/32 + 3/21 is 53/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    56/32 = 56 × 21/32 × 21 = 1176/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    3/21 = 3 × 32/21 × 32 = 96/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/672 + 96/672 = 1176 + 96/672 = 1272/672
  5. 1272/672 simplified gives 53/28
  6. So, 56/32 + 3/21 = 53/28
    In mixed form: 125/28

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