Add 72/21 and 3/32
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 3/32
72/21 + 3/32 is 789/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
72/21 = 72 × 32/21 × 32 = 2304/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
3/32 = 3 × 21/32 × 21 = 63/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/672 + 63/672 = 2304 + 63/672 = 2367/672 - 2367/672 simplified gives 789/224
- So, 72/21 + 3/32 = 789/224
In mixed form: 3117/224
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