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Add 32/63 and 84/27

1st number: 32/63, 2nd number: 3 3/27

32/63 + 84/27 is 76/21.

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,
    84/27 = 84 × 7/27 × 7 = 588/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/189 + 588/189 = 96 + 588/189 = 684/189
  5. 684/189 simplified gives 76/21
  6. So, 32/63 + 84/27 = 76/21
    In mixed form: 313/21

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