Add 32/28 and 9/27, Solve 1 4/28 + 9/27 as a fraction

Add 32/28 and 9/27

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 9/27

32/28 + 9/27 is 31/21.

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,
9/27 = 9 × 28/27 × 28 = 252/756
Add the two like fractions:
864/756 + 252/756 = 864 + 252/756 = 1116/756
1116/756 simplified gives 31/21
So, 32/28 + 9/27 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21

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