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Add 4/32 and 84/27

1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 3 3/27

4/32 + 84/27 is 233/72.

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,
    4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    84/27 = 84 × 32/27 × 32 = 2688/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/864 + 2688/864 = 108 + 2688/864 = 2796/864
  5. 2796/864 simplified gives 233/72
  6. So, 4/32 + 84/27 = 233/72
    In mixed form: 317/72

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