Add 27/32 and 15/20
27/32 + 15/20 is 51/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
15/20 = 15 × 8/20 × 8 = 120/160 - Add the two like fractions:
135/160 + 120/160 = 135 + 120/160 = 255/160 - 255/160 simplified gives 51/32
- So, 27/32 + 15/20 = 51/32
In mixed form: 119/32
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