Add 84/21 and 1/32
1st number: 4 0/21, 2nd number: 1/32
84/21 + 1/32 is 129/32.
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,
84/21 = 84 × 32/21 × 32 = 2688/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
1/32 = 1 × 21/32 × 21 = 21/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2688/672 + 21/672 = 2688 + 21/672 = 2709/672 - 2709/672 simplified gives 129/32
- So, 84/21 + 1/32 = 129/32
In mixed form: 41/32
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