Add 12/32 and 18/27
12/32 + 18/27 is 25/24.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Add the two like fractions:
324/864 + 576/864 = 324 + 576/864 = 900/864 - 900/864 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 12/32 + 18/27 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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