Add 30/27 and 12/32, Solve 1 3/27 + 12/32 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 12/32

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 12/32

30/27 + 12/32 is 107/72.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864
Add the two like fractions:
960/864 + 324/864 = 960 + 324/864 = 1284/864
1284/864 simplified gives 107/72
So, 30/27 + 12/32 = 107/72
In mixed form: 135/72

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