Add 10/27 and 36/32, Solve 10/27 + 1 4/32 as a fraction

Add 10/27 and 36/32

1^st number: 10/27, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

10/27 + 36/32 is 323/216.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
36/32 = 36 × 27/32 × 27 = 972/864
Add the two like fractions:
320/864 + 972/864 = 320 + 972/864 = 1292/864
1292/864 simplified gives 323/216
So, 10/27 + 36/32 = 323/216
In mixed form: 1107/216

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