Add 2/21 and 32/27
1st number: 2/21, 2nd number: 1 5/27
2/21 + 32/27 is 242/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
2/21 = 2 × 9/21 × 9 = 18/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
32/27 = 32 × 7/27 × 7 = 224/189 - Add the two like fractions:
18/189 + 224/189 = 18 + 224/189 = 242/189 - So, 2/21 + 32/27 = 242/189
In mixed form: 153/189
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