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Add 27/2 and 81/32

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 2 17/32

27/2 + 81/32 is 513/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    27/2 = 27 × 16/2 × 16 = 432/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    81/32 = 81 × 1/32 × 1 = 81/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/32 + 81/32 = 432 + 81/32 = 513/32
  5. So, 27/2 + 81/32 = 513/32
    In mixed form: 161/32

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