Add 27/7 and 36/32, Solve 3 6/7 + 1 4/32 as a fraction

Add 27/7 and 36/32

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

27/7 + 36/32 is 279/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
27/7 = 27 × 32/7 × 32 = 864/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
36/32 = 36 × 7/32 × 7 = 252/224
Add the two like fractions:
864/224 + 252/224 = 864 + 252/224 = 1116/224
1116/224 simplified gives 279/56
So, 27/7 + 36/32 = 279/56
In mixed form: 455/56

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