Add 18/32 and 8/27
18/32 + 8/27 is 371/432.
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,
18/32 = 18 × 27/32 × 27 = 486/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864 - Add the two like fractions:
486/864 + 256/864 = 486 + 256/864 = 742/864 - 742/864 simplified gives 371/432
- So, 18/32 + 8/27 = 371/432
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