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

Add 2/32 and 70/27

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

2/32 + 70/27 is 1147/432.

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,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
Add the two like fractions:
54/864 + 2240/864 = 54 + 2240/864 = 2294/864
2294/864 simplified gives 1147/432
So, 2/32 + 70/27 = 1147/432
In mixed form: 2283/432

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