Add 7/32 and 1/21
7/32 + 1/21 is 179/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/32 = 7 × 21/32 × 21 = 147/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
1/21 = 1 × 32/21 × 32 = 32/672 - Add the two like fractions:
147/672 + 32/672 = 147 + 32/672 = 179/672 - So, 7/32 + 1/21 = 179/672
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