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Add 27/35 and 2/32

27/35 + 2/32 is 467/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
    27/35 = 27 × 32/35 × 32 = 864/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    2/32 = 2 × 35/32 × 35 = 70/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/1120 + 70/1120 = 864 + 70/1120 = 934/1120
  5. 934/1120 simplified gives 467/560
  6. So, 27/35 + 2/32 = 467/560

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