Add 32/24 and 27/7, Solve 1 8/24 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 32/24 and 27/7

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

32/24 + 27/7 is 109/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
27/7 = 27 × 24/7 × 24 = 648/168
Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 648/168 = 224 + 648/168 = 872/168
872/168 simplified gives 109/21
So, 32/24 + 27/7 = 109/21
In mixed form: 54/21

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