Add 6/32 and 45/21, Solve 6/32 + 2 3/21 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 45/21

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 2 3/21

6/32 + 45/21 is 261/112.

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,
6/32 = 6 × 21/32 × 21 = 126/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
45/21 = 45 × 32/21 × 32 = 1440/672
Add the two like fractions:
126/672 + 1440/672 = 126 + 1440/672 = 1566/672
1566/672 simplified gives 261/112
So, 6/32 + 45/21 = 261/112
In mixed form: 237/112

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