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Add 36/32 and 20/27

1st number: 1 4/32, 2nd number: 20/27

36/32 + 20/27 is 403/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    36/32 = 36 × 27/32 × 27 = 972/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/864 + 640/864 = 972 + 640/864 = 1612/864
  5. 1612/864 simplified gives 403/216
  6. So, 36/32 + 20/27 = 403/216
    In mixed form: 1187/216

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