Add 27/32 and 3/6
27/32 + 3/6 is 43/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
27/32 = 27 × 3/32 × 3 = 81/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
3/6 = 3 × 16/6 × 16 = 48/96 - Add the two like fractions:
81/96 + 48/96 = 81 + 48/96 = 129/96 - 129/96 simplified gives 43/32
- So, 27/32 + 3/6 = 43/32
In mixed form: 111/32
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