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Add 1/32 and 30/27

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

1/32 + 30/27 is 329/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/864 + 960/864 = 27 + 960/864 = 987/864
  5. 987/864 simplified gives 329/288
  6. So, 1/32 + 30/27 = 329/288
    In mixed form: 141/288

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