Add 45/24 and 27/32, Solve 1 21/24 + 27/32 as a fraction

Add 45/24 and 27/32

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 27/32

45/24 + 27/32 is 87/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
45/24 = 45 × 4/24 × 4 = 180/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96
Add the two like fractions:
180/96 + 81/96 = 180 + 81/96 = 261/96
261/96 simplified gives 87/32
So, 45/24 + 27/32 = 87/32
In mixed form: 223/32

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