Add 27/32 and 16/35
27/32 + 16/35 is 1457/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
27/32 = 27 × 35/32 × 35 = 945/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
16/35 = 16 × 32/35 × 32 = 512/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1120 + 512/1120 = 945 + 512/1120 = 1457/1120 - So, 27/32 + 16/35 = 1457/1120
In mixed form: 1337/1120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/32+16/35 27/32+32/35 27/64+16/35 27/32+16/70 81/32+16/35 27/32+48/35 27/96+16/35 27/32+80/35