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Add 1/32 and 21/27

1/32 + 21/27 is 233/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    21/27 = 21 × 32/27 × 32 = 672/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/864 + 672/864 = 27 + 672/864 = 699/864
  5. 699/864 simplified gives 233/288
  6. So, 1/32 + 21/27 = 233/288

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