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Add 42/27 and 3/32

1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 3/32

42/27 + 3/32 is 475/288.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/864 + 81/864 = 1344 + 81/864 = 1425/864
  5. 1425/864 simplified gives 475/288
  6. So, 42/27 + 3/32 = 475/288
    In mixed form: 1187/288

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