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Add 21/32 and 3/27

21/32 + 3/27 is 221/288.

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,
    21/32 = 21 × 27/32 × 27 = 567/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/864 + 96/864 = 567 + 96/864 = 663/864
  5. 663/864 simplified gives 221/288
  6. So, 21/32 + 3/27 = 221/288

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