Add 27/32 and 4/27
27/32 + 4/27 is 857/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
27/32 = 27 × 27/32 × 27 = 729/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
4/27 = 4 × 32/27 × 32 = 128/864 - Add the two like fractions:
729/864 + 128/864 = 729 + 128/864 = 857/864 - So, 27/32 + 4/27 = 857/864
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