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Add 9/32 and 15/21

9/32 + 15/21 is 223/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    9/32 = 9 × 21/32 × 21 = 189/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    15/21 = 15 × 32/21 × 32 = 480/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/672 + 480/672 = 189 + 480/672 = 669/672
  5. 669/672 simplified gives 223/224
  6. So, 9/32 + 15/21 = 223/224

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