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Add 5/32 and 6/27

5/32 + 6/27 is 109/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    5/32 = 5 × 27/32 × 27 = 135/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/864 + 192/864 = 135 + 192/864 = 327/864
  5. 327/864 simplified gives 109/288
  6. So, 5/32 + 6/27 = 109/288

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