Add 80/27 and 12/32, Solve 2 26/27 + 12/32 as a fraction

Add 80/27 and 12/32

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 12/32

80/27 + 12/32 is 721/216.

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,
80/27 = 80 × 32/27 × 32 = 2560/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864
Add the two like fractions:
2560/864 + 324/864 = 2560 + 324/864 = 2884/864
2884/864 simplified gives 721/216
So, 80/27 + 12/32 = 721/216
In mixed form: 373/216

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