Add 32/27 and 9/49, Solve 1 5/27 + 9/49 as a fraction

Add 32/27 and 9/49

1^st number: 1 5/27, 2^nd number: 9/49

32/27 + 9/49 is 1811/1323.

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,
9/49 = 9 × 27/49 × 27 = 243/1323
Add the two like fractions:
1568/1323 + 243/1323 = 1568 + 243/1323 = 1811/1323
So, 32/27 + 9/49 = 1811/1323
In mixed form: 1488/1323

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