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Add 2/32 and 27/16

1st number: 2/32, 2nd number: 1 11/16

2/32 + 27/16 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 16 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
    27/16 = 27 × 2/16 × 2 = 54/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/32 + 54/32 = 2 + 54/32 = 56/32
  5. 56/32 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 2/32 + 27/16 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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