Add 1/27 and 8/32
1/27 + 8/32 is 31/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
1/27 = 1 × 32/27 × 32 = 32/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
8/32 = 8 × 27/32 × 27 = 216/864 - Add the two like fractions:
32/864 + 216/864 = 32 + 216/864 = 248/864 - 248/864 simplified gives 31/108
- So, 1/27 + 8/32 = 31/108
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