Add 10/32 and 42/27
1st number: 10/32, 2nd number: 1 15/27
10/32 + 42/27 is 269/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
10/32 = 10 × 27/32 × 27 = 270/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864 - Add the two like fractions:
270/864 + 1344/864 = 270 + 1344/864 = 1614/864 - 1614/864 simplified gives 269/144
- So, 10/32 + 42/27 = 269/144
In mixed form: 1125/144
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