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Add 49/27 and 4/32

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 4/32

49/27 + 4/32 is 419/216.

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,
    49/27 = 49 × 32/27 × 32 = 1568/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/864 + 108/864 = 1568 + 108/864 = 1676/864
  5. 1676/864 simplified gives 419/216
  6. So, 49/27 + 4/32 = 419/216
    In mixed form: 1203/216

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