Add 15/32 and 4/27
15/32 + 4/27 is 533/864.
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,
15/32 = 15 × 27/32 × 27 = 405/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
4/27 = 4 × 32/27 × 32 = 128/864 - Add the two like fractions:
405/864 + 128/864 = 405 + 128/864 = 533/864 - So, 15/32 + 4/27 = 533/864
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