Add 2/27 and 4/32
2/27 + 4/32 is 43/216.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Add the two like fractions:
64/864 + 108/864 = 64 + 108/864 = 172/864 - 172/864 simplified gives 43/216
- So, 2/27 + 4/32 = 43/216
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