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Add 30/27 and 36/32

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 1 4/32

30/27 + 36/32 is 161/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    36/32 = 36 × 27/32 × 27 = 972/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/864 + 972/864 = 960 + 972/864 = 1932/864
  5. 1932/864 simplified gives 161/72
  6. So, 30/27 + 36/32 = 161/72
    In mixed form: 217/72

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