Add 72/32 and 20/27, Solve 2 8/32 + 20/27 as a fraction

Add 72/32 and 20/27

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 20/27

72/32 + 20/27 is 323/108.

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,
72/32 = 72 × 27/32 × 27 = 1944/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
20/27 = 20 × 32/27 × 32 = 640/864
Add the two like fractions:
1944/864 + 640/864 = 1944 + 640/864 = 2584/864
2584/864 simplified gives 323/108
So, 72/32 + 20/27 = 323/108
In mixed form: 2107/108

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