Add 27/21 and 27/96, Solve 1 6/21 + 27/96 as a fraction

Add 27/21 and 27/96

1^st number: 1 6/21, 2^nd number: 27/96

27/21 + 27/96 is 351/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 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 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
864/672 + 189/672 = 864 + 189/672 = 1053/672
1053/672 simplified gives 351/224
So, 27/21 + 27/96 = 351/224
In mixed form: 1127/224

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