Add 27/32 and 3/18
27/32 + 3/18 is 97/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 18 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
3/18 = 3 × 16/18 × 16 = 48/288 - Add the two like fractions:
243/288 + 48/288 = 243 + 48/288 = 291/288 - 291/288 simplified gives 97/96
- So, 27/32 + 3/18 = 97/96
In mixed form: 11/96
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