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Add 7/21 and 32/18

1st number: 7/21, 2nd number: 1 14/18

7/21 + 32/18 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
    7/21 = 7 × 6/21 × 6 = 42/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    32/18 = 32 × 7/18 × 7 = 224/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/126 + 224/126 = 42 + 224/126 = 266/126
  5. 266/126 simplified gives 19/9
  6. So, 7/21 + 32/18 = 19/9
    In mixed form: 21/9

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