Add 28/32 and 3/27
28/32 + 3/27 is 71/72.
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,
28/32 = 28 × 27/32 × 27 = 756/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Add the two like fractions:
756/864 + 96/864 = 756 + 96/864 = 852/864 - 852/864 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 28/32 + 3/27 = 71/72
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