Add 32/7 and 27/8
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 3 3/8
32/7 + 27/8 is 445/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
32/7 = 32 × 8/7 × 8 = 256/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
27/8 = 27 × 7/8 × 7 = 189/56 - Add the two like fractions:
256/56 + 189/56 = 256 + 189/56 = 445/56 - So, 32/7 + 27/8 = 445/56
In mixed form: 753/56
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