Add 27/32 and 6/7
27/32 + 6/7 is 381/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
6/7 = 6 × 32/7 × 32 = 192/224 - Add the two like fractions:
189/224 + 192/224 = 189 + 192/224 = 381/224 - So, 27/32 + 6/7 = 381/224
In mixed form: 1157/224
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