Add 6/5 and 32/21
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 1 11/21
6/5 + 32/21 is 286/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
6/5 = 6 × 21/5 × 21 = 126/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
32/21 = 32 × 5/21 × 5 = 160/105 - Add the two like fractions:
126/105 + 160/105 = 126 + 160/105 = 286/105 - So, 6/5 + 32/21 = 286/105
In mixed form: 276/105
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