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Add 75/21 and 45/32

1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 1 13/32

75/21 + 45/32 is 1115/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    75/21 = 75 × 32/21 × 32 = 2400/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/672 + 945/672 = 2400 + 945/672 = 3345/672
  5. 3345/672 simplified gives 1115/224
  6. So, 75/21 + 45/32 = 1115/224
    In mixed form: 4219/224

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