Add 1/32 and 21/27
1/32 + 21/27 is 233/288.
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,
1/32 = 1 × 27/32 × 27 = 27/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
21/27 = 21 × 32/27 × 32 = 672/864 - Add the two like fractions:
27/864 + 672/864 = 27 + 672/864 = 699/864 - 699/864 simplified gives 233/288
- So, 1/32 + 21/27 = 233/288
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