Add 32/28 and 4/27
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 4/27
32/28 + 4/27 is 244/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
32/28 = 32 × 27/28 × 27 = 864/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756 - Add the two like fractions:
864/756 + 112/756 = 864 + 112/756 = 976/756 - 976/756 simplified gives 244/189
- So, 32/28 + 4/27 = 244/189
In mixed form: 155/189
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