Add 3/32 and 36/27
1st number: 3/32, 2nd number: 1 9/27
3/32 + 36/27 is 137/96.
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,
3/32 = 3 × 27/32 × 27 = 81/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
36/27 = 36 × 32/27 × 32 = 1152/864 - Add the two like fractions:
81/864 + 1152/864 = 81 + 1152/864 = 1233/864 - 1233/864 simplified gives 137/96
- So, 3/32 + 36/27 = 137/96
In mixed form: 141/96
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