Add 18/27 and 3/32
18/27 + 3/32 is 73/96.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Add the two like fractions:
576/864 + 81/864 = 576 + 81/864 = 657/864 - 657/864 simplified gives 73/96
- So, 18/27 + 3/32 = 73/96
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