Add 5/32 and 45/27, Solve 5/32 + 1 18/27 as a fraction

Add 5/32 and 45/27

1^st number: 5/32, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

5/32 + 45/27 is 175/96.

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,
5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
45/27 = 45 × 32/27 × 32 = 1440/864
Add the two like fractions:
135/864 + 1440/864 = 135 + 1440/864 = 1575/864
1575/864 simplified gives 175/96
So, 5/32 + 45/27 = 175/96
In mixed form: 179/96

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