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Add 27/6 and 9/32

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 9/32

27/6 + 9/32 is 153/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    27/6 = 27 × 16/6 × 16 = 432/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    9/32 = 9 × 3/32 × 3 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/96 + 27/96 = 432 + 27/96 = 459/96
  5. 459/96 simplified gives 153/32
  6. So, 27/6 + 9/32 = 153/32
    In mixed form: 425/32

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