Add 10/32 and 70/27, Solve 10/32 + 2 16/27 as a fraction

Add 10/32 and 70/27

1^st number: 10/32, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

10/32 + 70/27 is 1255/432.

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,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
Add the two like fractions:
270/864 + 2240/864 = 270 + 2240/864 = 2510/864
2510/864 simplified gives 1255/432
So, 10/32 + 70/27 = 1255/432
In mixed form: 2391/432

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