Add 32/49 and 42/27
1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 1 15/27
32/49 + 42/27 is 974/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
32/49 = 32 × 27/49 × 27 = 864/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
42/27 = 42 × 49/27 × 49 = 2058/1323 - Add the two like fractions:
864/1323 + 2058/1323 = 864 + 2058/1323 = 2922/1323 - 2922/1323 simplified gives 974/441
- So, 32/49 + 42/27 = 974/441
In mixed form: 292/441
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