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Add 7/35 and 21/32

7/35 + 21/32 is 137/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    7/35 = 7 × 32/35 × 32 = 224/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    21/32 = 21 × 35/32 × 35 = 735/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1120 + 735/1120 = 224 + 735/1120 = 959/1120
  5. 959/1120 simplified gives 137/160
  6. So, 7/35 + 21/32 = 137/160

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