Add 32/6 and 27/72, Solve 5 2/6 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 32/6 and 27/72

1^st number: 5 2/6, 2^nd number: 27/72

32/6 + 27/72 is 137/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
32/6 = 32 × 12/6 × 12 = 384/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
Add the two like fractions:
384/72 + 27/72 = 384 + 27/72 = 411/72
411/72 simplified gives 137/24
So, 32/6 + 27/72 = 137/24
In mixed form: 517/24

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