Add 56/32 and 9/21, Solve 1 24/32 + 9/21 as a fraction

Add 56/32 and 9/21

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 9/21

56/32 + 9/21 is 61/28.

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,
9/21 = 9 × 32/21 × 32 = 288/672
Add the two like fractions:
1176/672 + 288/672 = 1176 + 288/672 = 1464/672
1464/672 simplified gives 61/28
So, 56/32 + 9/21 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28

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