Add 2/32 and 16/27
2/32 + 16/27 is 283/432.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 32/27 × 32 = 512/864 - Add the two like fractions:
54/864 + 512/864 = 54 + 512/864 = 566/864 - 566/864 simplified gives 283/432
- So, 2/32 + 16/27 = 283/432
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