Add 32/27 and 12/5
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 2 2/5
32/27 + 12/5 is 484/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
12/5 = 12 × 27/5 × 27 = 324/135 - Add the two like fractions:
160/135 + 324/135 = 160 + 324/135 = 484/135 - So, 32/27 + 12/5 = 484/135
In mixed form: 379/135
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/27+12/5 32/27+24/5 32/54+12/5 32/27+12/10 96/27+12/5 32/27+36/5 32/81+12/5 32/27+12/15 32/27+60/5 32/27+12/25 32/27+84/5 32/27+12/35