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Add 32/63 and 3/27

32/63 + 3/27 is 13/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    32/63 = 32 × 3/63 × 3 = 96/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/189 + 21/189 = 96 + 21/189 = 117/189
  5. 117/189 simplified gives 13/21
  6. So, 32/63 + 3/27 = 13/21

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