Add 7/32 and 12/21
7/32 + 12/21 is 177/224.
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,
12/21 = 12 × 32/21 × 32 = 384/672 - Add the two like fractions:
147/672 + 384/672 = 147 + 384/672 = 531/672 - 531/672 simplified gives 177/224
- So, 7/32 + 12/21 = 177/224
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