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Add 27/3 and 10/32

1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 10/32

27/3 + 10/32 is 149/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    27/3 = 27 × 32/3 × 32 = 864/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    10/32 = 10 × 3/32 × 3 = 30/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/96 + 30/96 = 864 + 30/96 = 894/96
  5. 894/96 simplified gives 149/16
  6. So, 27/3 + 10/32 = 149/16
    In mixed form: 95/16

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