Add 6/32 and 27/7, Solve 6/32 + 3 6/7 as a fraction

Add 6/32 and 27/7

1^st number: 6/32, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

6/32 + 27/7 is 453/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
6/32 = 6 × 7/32 × 7 = 42/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
27/7 = 27 × 32/7 × 32 = 864/224
Add the two like fractions:
42/224 + 864/224 = 42 + 864/224 = 906/224
906/224 simplified gives 453/112
So, 6/32 + 27/7 = 453/112
In mixed form: 45/112

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