Add 32/3 and 15/27
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 15/27
32/3 + 15/27 is 101/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
32/3 = 32 × 9/3 × 9 = 288/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
15/27 = 15 × 1/27 × 1 = 15/27 - Add the two like fractions:
288/27 + 15/27 = 288 + 15/27 = 303/27 - 303/27 simplified gives 101/9
- So, 32/3 + 15/27 = 101/9
In mixed form: 112/9
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