Add 42/32 and 4/27
1st number: 1 10/32, 2nd number: 4/27
42/32 + 4/27 is 631/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
4/27 = 4 × 32/27 × 32 = 128/864 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/864 + 128/864 = 1134 + 128/864 = 1262/864 - 1262/864 simplified gives 631/432
- So, 42/32 + 4/27 = 631/432
In mixed form: 1199/432
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