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Add 27/32 and 24/63

27/32 + 24/63 is 823/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    27/32 = 27 × 63/32 × 63 = 1701/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    24/63 = 24 × 32/63 × 32 = 768/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/2016 + 768/2016 = 1701 + 768/2016 = 2469/2016
  5. 2469/2016 simplified gives 823/672
  6. So, 27/32 + 24/63 = 823/672
    In mixed form: 1151/672

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