Add 20/32 and 7/27
20/32 + 7/27 is 191/216.
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,
20/32 = 20 × 27/32 × 27 = 540/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864 - Add the two like fractions:
540/864 + 224/864 = 540 + 224/864 = 764/864 - 764/864 simplified gives 191/216
- So, 20/32 + 7/27 = 191/216
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