Add 27/12 and 15/32
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 15/32
27/12 + 15/32 is 87/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
27/12 = 27 × 8/12 × 8 = 216/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96 - Add the two like fractions:
216/96 + 45/96 = 216 + 45/96 = 261/96 - 261/96 simplified gives 87/32
- So, 27/12 + 15/32 = 87/32
In mixed form: 223/32
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