Add 72/32 and 6/21
1st number: 2 8/32, 2nd number: 6/21
72/32 + 6/21 is 71/28.
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,
72/32 = 72 × 21/32 × 21 = 1512/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
6/21 = 6 × 32/21 × 32 = 192/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/672 + 192/672 = 1512 + 192/672 = 1704/672 - 1704/672 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 72/32 + 6/21 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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