Add 32/27 and 1/49
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 1/49
32/27 + 1/49 is 1595/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
32/27 = 32 × 49/27 × 49 = 1568/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
1/49 = 1 × 27/49 × 27 = 27/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/1323 + 27/1323 = 1568 + 27/1323 = 1595/1323 - So, 32/27 + 1/49 = 1595/1323
In mixed form: 1272/1323
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