Add 3/27 and 4/32
3/27 + 4/32 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
4/32 = 4 × 27/32 × 27 = 108/864 - Add the two like fractions:
96/864 + 108/864 = 96 + 108/864 = 204/864 - 204/864 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 3/27 + 4/32 = 17/72
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