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Add 2/21 and 27/32

2/21 + 27/32 is 631/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
    2/21 = 2 × 32/21 × 32 = 64/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    27/32 = 27 × 21/32 × 21 = 567/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/672 + 567/672 = 64 + 567/672 = 631/672
  5. So, 2/21 + 27/32 = 631/672

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