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Add 2/27 and 42/32

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

2/27 + 42/32 is 599/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/864 + 1134/864 = 64 + 1134/864 = 1198/864
  5. 1198/864 simplified gives 599/432
  6. So, 2/27 + 42/32 = 599/432
    In mixed form: 1167/432

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