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Add 2/32 and 35/27

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 8/27

2/32 + 35/27 is 587/432.

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,
    2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/864 + 1120/864 = 54 + 1120/864 = 1174/864
  5. 1174/864 simplified gives 587/432
  6. So, 2/32 + 35/27 = 587/432
    In mixed form: 1155/432

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