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Add 3/5 and 27/32

3/5 + 27/32 is 231/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
    3/5 = 3 × 32/5 × 32 = 96/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/160 + 135/160 = 96 + 135/160 = 231/160
  5. So, 3/5 + 27/32 = 231/160
    In mixed form: 171/160

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