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Add 5/32 and 75/27

1st number: 5/32, 2nd number: 2 21/27

5/32 + 75/27 is 845/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    75/27 = 75 × 32/27 × 32 = 2400/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/864 + 2400/864 = 135 + 2400/864 = 2535/864
  5. 2535/864 simplified gives 845/288
  6. So, 5/32 + 75/27 = 845/288
    In mixed form: 2269/288

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