Add 27/32 and 49/5, Solve 27/32 + 9 4/5 as a fraction

Add 27/32 and 49/5

1^st number: 27/32, 2^nd number: 9 4/5

27/32 + 49/5 is 1703/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 5 is 160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
49/5 = 49 × 32/5 × 32 = 1568/160
Add the two like fractions:
135/160 + 1568/160 = 135 + 1568/160 = 1703/160
So, 27/32 + 49/5 = 1703/160
In mixed form: 10103/160

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