Add 45/27 and 30/32, Solve 1 18/27 + 30/32 as a fraction

Add 45/27 and 30/32

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 30/32

45/27 + 30/32 is 125/48.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
45/27 = 45 × 32/27 × 32 = 1440/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
Add the two like fractions:
1440/864 + 810/864 = 1440 + 810/864 = 2250/864
2250/864 simplified gives 125/48
So, 45/27 + 30/32 = 125/48
In mixed form: 229/48

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