Add 27/9 and 10/32, Solve 3 0/9 + 10/32 as a fraction

Add 27/9 and 10/32

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/32

27/9 + 10/32 is 53/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
27/9 = 27 × 32/9 × 32 = 864/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
10/32 = 10 × 9/32 × 9 = 90/288
Add the two like fractions:
864/288 + 90/288 = 864 + 90/288 = 954/288
954/288 simplified gives 53/16
So, 27/9 + 10/32 = 53/16
In mixed form: 35/16

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