Add 27/2 and 2/32
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 2/32
27/2 + 2/32 is 217/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
27/2 = 27 × 16/2 × 16 = 432/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
2/32 = 2 × 1/32 × 1 = 2/32 - Add the two like fractions:
432/32 + 2/32 = 432 + 2/32 = 434/32 - 434/32 simplified gives 217/16
- So, 27/2 + 2/32 = 217/16
In mixed form: 139/16
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