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Add 32/49 and 63/27

1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 2 9/27

32/49 + 63/27 is 439/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    32/49 = 32 × 27/49 × 27 = 864/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    63/27 = 63 × 49/27 × 49 = 3087/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1323 + 3087/1323 = 864 + 3087/1323 = 3951/1323
  5. 3951/1323 simplified gives 439/147
  6. So, 32/49 + 63/27 = 439/147
    In mixed form: 2145/147

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