Add 8/21 and 42/32
1st number: 8/21, 2nd number: 1 10/32
8/21 + 42/32 is 569/336.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 32/21 × 32 = 256/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
42/32 = 42 × 21/32 × 21 = 882/672 - Add the two like fractions:
256/672 + 882/672 = 256 + 882/672 = 1138/672 - 1138/672 simplified gives 569/336
- So, 8/21 + 42/32 = 569/336
In mixed form: 1233/336
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