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Add 42/32 and 16/27

1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 16/27

42/32 + 16/27 is 823/432.

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,
    42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    16/27 = 16 × 32/27 × 32 = 512/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/864 + 512/864 = 1134 + 512/864 = 1646/864
  5. 1646/864 simplified gives 823/432
  6. So, 42/32 + 16/27 = 823/432
    In mixed form: 1391/432

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