Add 32/12 and 30/27, Solve 2 8/12 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 32/12 and 30/27

1^st number: 2 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

32/12 + 30/27 is 34/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
32/12 = 32 × 9/12 × 9 = 288/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108
Add the two like fractions:
288/108 + 120/108 = 288 + 120/108 = 408/108
408/108 simplified gives 34/9
So, 32/12 + 30/27 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9

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