Add 27/21 and 10/32, Solve 1 6/21 + 10/32 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 10/32

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 10/32

27/21 + 10/32 is 179/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
27/21 = 27 × 32/21 × 32 = 864/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
10/32 = 10 × 21/32 × 21 = 210/672
Add the two like fractions:
864/672 + 210/672 = 864 + 210/672 = 1074/672
1074/672 simplified gives 179/112
So, 27/21 + 10/32 = 179/112
In mixed form: 167/112

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