Add 18/6 and 27/32
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 27/32
18/6 + 27/32 is 123/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
18/6 = 18 × 16/6 × 16 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 81/96 = 288 + 81/96 = 369/96 - 369/96 simplified gives 123/32
- So, 18/6 + 27/32 = 123/32
In mixed form: 327/32
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