Add 3/27 and 42/32, Solve 3/27 + 1 10/32 as a fraction

Add 3/27 and 42/32

1^st number: 3/27, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

3/27 + 42/32 is 205/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
Add the two like fractions:
96/864 + 1134/864 = 96 + 1134/864 = 1230/864
1230/864 simplified gives 205/144
So, 3/27 + 42/32 = 205/144
In mixed form: 161/144

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