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Add 1/27 and 6/32

1/27 + 6/32 is 97/432.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    1/27 = 1 × 32/27 × 32 = 32/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    6/32 = 6 × 27/32 × 27 = 162/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/864 + 162/864 = 32 + 162/864 = 194/864
  5. 194/864 simplified gives 97/432
  6. So, 1/27 + 6/32 = 97/432

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