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Add 32/42 and 56/27

1st number: 32/42, 2nd number: 2 2/27

32/42 + 56/27 is 536/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 27 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    32/42 = 32 × 9/42 × 9 = 288/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
    56/27 = 56 × 14/27 × 14 = 784/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/378 + 784/378 = 288 + 784/378 = 1072/378
  5. 1072/378 simplified gives 536/189
  6. So, 32/42 + 56/27 = 536/189
    In mixed form: 2158/189

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