Add 14/16 and 27/32
14/16 + 27/32 is 55/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
14/16 = 14 × 2/16 × 2 = 28/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
27/32 = 27 × 1/32 × 1 = 27/32 - Add the two like fractions:
28/32 + 27/32 = 28 + 27/32 = 55/32 - So, 14/16 + 27/32 = 55/32
In mixed form: 123/32
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