Add 2/32 and 15/27
2/32 + 15/27 is 89/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/32 = 2 × 27/32 × 27 = 54/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864 - Add the two like fractions:
54/864 + 480/864 = 54 + 480/864 = 534/864 - 534/864 simplified gives 89/144
- So, 2/32 + 15/27 = 89/144
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