Add 4/32 and 42/27, Solve 4/32 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 4/32 and 42/27

1^st number: 4/32, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/32 + 42/27 is 121/72.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864
Add the two like fractions:
108/864 + 1344/864 = 108 + 1344/864 = 1452/864
1452/864 simplified gives 121/72
So, 4/32 + 42/27 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72

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