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Add 9/32 and 84/63

1st number: 9/32, 2nd number: 1 21/63

9/32 + 84/63 is 155/96.

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,
    9/32 = 9 × 63/32 × 63 = 567/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    84/63 = 84 × 32/63 × 32 = 2688/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/2016 + 2688/2016 = 567 + 2688/2016 = 3255/2016
  5. 3255/2016 simplified gives 155/96
  6. So, 9/32 + 84/63 = 155/96
    In mixed form: 159/96

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