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Add 12/32 and 6/27

12/32 + 6/27 is 43/72.

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,
    12/32 = 12 × 27/32 × 27 = 324/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/864 + 192/864 = 324 + 192/864 = 516/864
  5. 516/864 simplified gives 43/72
  6. So, 12/32 + 6/27 = 43/72

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