Add 32/27 and 14/36
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 14/36
32/27 + 14/36 is 85/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
32/27 = 32 × 4/27 × 4 = 128/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
14/36 = 14 × 3/36 × 3 = 42/108 - Add the two like fractions:
128/108 + 42/108 = 128 + 42/108 = 170/108 - 170/108 simplified gives 85/54
- So, 32/27 + 14/36 = 85/54
In mixed form: 131/54
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