Add 27/18 and 32/10
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 3 2/10
27/18 + 32/10 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
32/10 = 32 × 9/10 × 9 = 288/90 - Add the two like fractions:
135/90 + 288/90 = 135 + 288/90 = 423/90 - 423/90 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 27/18 + 32/10 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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