Add 32/27 and 49/72
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 49/72
32/27 + 49/72 is 403/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
32/27 = 32 × 8/27 × 8 = 256/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
49/72 = 49 × 3/72 × 3 = 147/216 - Add the two like fractions:
256/216 + 147/216 = 256 + 147/216 = 403/216 - So, 32/27 + 49/72 = 403/216
In mixed form: 1187/216
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