Add 32/27 and 63/14, Solve 1 5/27 + 4 7/14 as a fraction

Add 32/27 and 63/14

1^st number: 1 5/27, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

32/27 + 63/14 is 307/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
32/27 = 32 × 14/27 × 14 = 448/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
63/14 = 63 × 27/14 × 27 = 1701/378
Add the two like fractions:
448/378 + 1701/378 = 448 + 1701/378 = 2149/378
2149/378 simplified gives 307/54
So, 32/27 + 63/14 = 307/54
In mixed form: 537/54

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