Add 80/32 and 15/21, Solve 2 16/32 + 15/21 as a fraction

Add 80/32 and 15/21

1^st number: 2 16/32, 2^nd number: 15/21

80/32 + 15/21 is 45/14.

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,
80/32 = 80 × 21/32 × 21 = 1680/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672
Add the two like fractions:
1680/672 + 480/672 = 1680 + 480/672 = 2160/672
2160/672 simplified gives 45/14
So, 80/32 + 15/21 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14

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