Add 25/32 and 15/27
25/32 + 15/27 is 385/288.
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,
25/32 = 25 × 27/32 × 27 = 675/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864 - Add the two like fractions:
675/864 + 480/864 = 675 + 480/864 = 1155/864 - 1155/864 simplified gives 385/288
- So, 25/32 + 15/27 = 385/288
In mixed form: 197/288
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