Add 27/32 and 27/35, Solve 27/32 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 27/32 and 27/35

27/32 + 27/35 is 1809/1120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120
Add the two like fractions:
945/1120 + 864/1120 = 945 + 864/1120 = 1809/1120
So, 27/32 + 27/35 = 1809/1120
In mixed form: 1689/1120

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