Add 5/27 and 90/32, Solve 5/27 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 5/27 and 90/32

1^st number: 5/27, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

5/27 + 90/32 is 1295/432.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
90/32 = 90 × 27/32 × 27 = 2430/864
Add the two like fractions:
160/864 + 2430/864 = 160 + 2430/864 = 2590/864
2590/864 simplified gives 1295/432
So, 5/27 + 90/32 = 1295/432
In mixed form: 2431/432

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