Add 75/21 and 5/32
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 5/32
75/21 + 5/32 is 835/224.
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,
75/21 = 75 × 32/21 × 32 = 2400/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
5/32 = 5 × 21/32 × 21 = 105/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/672 + 105/672 = 2400 + 105/672 = 2505/672 - 2505/672 simplified gives 835/224
- So, 75/21 + 5/32 = 835/224
In mixed form: 3163/224
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