Add 16/27 and 3/32
16/27 + 3/32 is 593/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
16/27 = 16 × 32/27 × 32 = 512/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Add the two like fractions:
512/864 + 81/864 = 512 + 81/864 = 593/864 - So, 16/27 + 3/32 = 593/864
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