Add 16/2 and 27/32
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 27/32
16/2 + 27/32 is 283/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
16/2 = 16 × 16/2 × 16 = 256/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
27/32 = 27 × 1/32 × 1 = 27/32 - Add the two like fractions:
256/32 + 27/32 = 256 + 27/32 = 283/32 - So, 16/2 + 27/32 = 283/32
In mixed form: 827/32
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