Add 27/32 and 8/27, Solve 27/32 + 8/27 as a fraction

Add 27/32 and 8/27

27/32 + 8/27 is 985/864.

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,
27/32 = 27 × 27/32 × 27 = 729/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864
Add the two like fractions:
729/864 + 256/864 = 729 + 256/864 = 985/864
So, 27/32 + 8/27 = 985/864
In mixed form: 1121/864

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