Add 32/7 and 3/27, Solve 4 4/7 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 32/7 and 3/27

1^st number: 4 4/7, 2^nd number: 3/27

32/7 + 3/27 is 295/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
32/7 = 32 × 27/7 × 27 = 864/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
Add the two like fractions:
864/189 + 21/189 = 864 + 21/189 = 885/189
885/189 simplified gives 295/63
So, 32/7 + 3/27 = 295/63
In mixed form: 443/63

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