Add 30/32 and 50/27, Solve 30/32 + 1 23/27 as a fraction

Add 30/32 and 50/27

1^st number: 30/32, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

30/32 + 50/27 is 1205/432.

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,
30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
50/27 = 50 × 32/27 × 32 = 1600/864
Add the two like fractions:
810/864 + 1600/864 = 810 + 1600/864 = 2410/864
2410/864 simplified gives 1205/432
So, 30/32 + 50/27 = 1205/432
In mixed form: 2341/432

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