Add 3/32 and 84/27, Solve 3/32 + 3 3/27 as a fraction

Add 3/32 and 84/27

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

3/32 + 84/27 is 923/288.

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,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
84/27 = 84 × 32/27 × 32 = 2688/864
Add the two like fractions:
81/864 + 2688/864 = 81 + 2688/864 = 2769/864
2769/864 simplified gives 923/288
So, 3/32 + 84/27 = 923/288
In mixed form: 359/288

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