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Add 45/84 and 27/32

45/84 + 27/32 is 309/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    45/84 = 45 × 8/84 × 8 = 360/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    27/32 = 27 × 21/32 × 21 = 567/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/672 + 567/672 = 360 + 567/672 = 927/672
  5. 927/672 simplified gives 309/224
  6. So, 45/84 + 27/32 = 309/224
    In mixed form: 185/224

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