Add 12/32 and 7/27
12/32 + 7/27 is 137/216.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864 - Add the two like fractions:
324/864 + 224/864 = 324 + 224/864 = 548/864 - 548/864 simplified gives 137/216
- So, 12/32 + 7/27 = 137/216
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