Add 50/27 and 5/32, Solve 1 23/27 + 5/32 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 5/32

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 5/32

50/27 + 5/32 is 1735/864.

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,
50/27 = 50 × 32/27 × 32 = 1600/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
Add the two like fractions:
1600/864 + 135/864 = 1600 + 135/864 = 1735/864
So, 50/27 + 5/32 = 1735/864
In mixed form: 27/864

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