Add 27/21 and 20/32, Solve 1 6/21 + 20/32 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 20/32

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 20/32

27/21 + 20/32 is 107/56.

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,
20/32 = 20 × 21/32 × 21 = 420/672
Add the two like fractions:
864/672 + 420/672 = 864 + 420/672 = 1284/672
1284/672 simplified gives 107/56
So, 27/21 + 20/32 = 107/56
In mixed form: 151/56

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