Add 49/32 and 3/27, Solve 1 17/32 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 49/32 and 3/27

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 3/27

49/32 + 3/27 is 473/288.

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,
49/32 = 49 × 27/32 × 27 = 1323/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
Add the two like fractions:
1323/864 + 96/864 = 1323 + 96/864 = 1419/864
1419/864 simplified gives 473/288
So, 49/32 + 3/27 = 473/288
In mixed form: 1185/288

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